department of kannada and culture annual report for the

Department of Kannada and Culture

Annual Report for the Year 2017-18

Department of Kannada and culture mainly works at propagation and

development of Kannada culture and literature. Department works under the

Secretariat of Kannada and culture Secretary to Government of Karnataka.

Kannada and Culture department being of the most prestigious

department of the state, is headed by the Commissioner/Director is supported by

Four Joint Directors and Five assistant directors and an Accounts officer at

Head quarters.

The District offices are established to implement the projects of the

department, and also the academies and authorities and Karnataka Rangayana

Units are working the cause of Literature and culture in the state.

Details of the Sanctioned posts of the Department are asunder

Sl.No. Group Sanctioned Filled Vacant

01. A 12 08 04

02. B 44 26 18

03. C 136 63 73

04. D 86 35 51

Total 278 132 146

Details of Fund Allocation, Expenditure and Percentage of achievement

for 2017-18 (Rs. In Lakhs)

Sl.No Head of Account Allocation Expenditure %

01. 2205-00-001-0-01

Administration

1527.00 1343.18 88

02. 2205-00-101-0-02-059

Teaching Art craft

593.00 560.38 94

03. 2205-00-101-0-07

Financial support to Institutions

438.00 438.00 100

04. 2205-00-101-0-13

Translation of Kannada literature

to other languages

100.00 100.00 100

05. 2205-00-102-0-77

Literacy and Grant to cultural

institutions

495 447.84 90

06. 2205-00-102-1-18

Pension t Litterateur and Artists

2468.00 1980.67 80

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07. 2205-00-102-1-44

Special compenent Plan

3892.00 3666.11 94

08. 2205-00-102-0-80

Freedom fighters memorial

850.00 820.68 97

09. 2205-00-102-1-01

Publication of literary works

577.00 572.74 99

10. 2205-00-102-1-46

Kannada Book Authority

117.00 110.19 94

11. 2205-00-102-1-61

Hampi Uthsava

100.00 100.00 100

12. 2205-00-102-1-62

Kadambothsava

50.00 37.50 75

13. 2205-00-102-1-68

Support to Professional Theatre

groups, Misce

551.00 522.90 95

14. 2205-00-102-1-81

Kannada development authority

600.00 600.00 100

15. 2205-00-102-1-91

Basaveshwara Award

15.00 15.00 100

16. 2205-00-102-4-01

Miscellaneous projects

5120.00 4777.61 93

17. 2205-00-102-4-03

Support to District auditoriums

2000.00 2000.00 100

18. 2205-00-102-4-13

Financial support to academies

1000.00 992.5 99

19. 2205-00-102-4-21

Kanrataka Janapada Parishath

grants

200.00 200.00 100

20. 2205-00-102-4-22

Grants to Kannada sahithya

parishath

1200.00 1200.00 100

21. 2205-00-102-4-31

Support to Kannada Language and

Culture

7304.00 7046.53 96

22. 2205-00-796-0-01

Tribal sub plan

1586.00 1531.50 97

23. 2205-00-800-0-15

SCP Continued projects

62.00 33.86 55

24. 2250-00-800-2-03

Rajyothsava & Other exp

1095.00 1017.85 93

Total Rs. 37043.00 35166.24 95

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Kannada Development Plan

➢ Printing of Manuscripts :

The Financial support to given to printing of P.Hd Thesis of 41 eligible

candidates each Rs. 30,000 sums upto Rs.12.30 lakhs. And also 19 M.Phil

theisis is sanctioned Rs.25,000/- each to sums of Rs. 4.75 lakhs.

➢ Financial Support to Creative literature publication :-

A Total of Rs.2.75 lakhs was distributed based on the requested received

by the authors of 11 publications.

➢ Kannada Workshops :-

Three workshops are conducted by Head office at judicial department.

➢ Kannada Learning through Mail :-

Languages centre of CIIL of Mysore and department is jointly organising

Learning of Kannada language through mail is organised through CIIL.

➢ Rs1.00 lakh each is relased to districts for celebration of Kannada

Rajyothsava sus to Rs.30.00 Lakhs.

➢ Rs.1.50 crores released District administration, vijayapura for publication

of complete works of M.M.Kalburgi through Pha.Gu.Halakatti research

centre, vijayapura.

➢ Rs.14.64 lakhs spent towards publication of literary works during the

financial year.

➢ Rs. 100.00 Lakhs released towards activities of Kuvempu bhasha bharathi

authority.

➢ Rs. 600.00 lakhs grants released towards the activities of Kannada

Development Authority.

➢ Rs.117.00 lakhs grans released towards the activities of Kannda Books

Authority.

➢ Rs. 140.00 lakhs grants released towards the activities and projects

of National saint poet Kanakadasa Research and Study Centre.

➢ Rangayana

➢ Rs. 955.00 lakhs Grants released towards Salaries and activities,

Chinnara mela, Bahuroopi, of Mysore Rangayana, Dharwad Rangayana,

Kalburgi and Shimogga Rangayana.

❖ Academies

Academies are formed to compliment the literature, music, dance, drama,

art and other activities including language promotion activities is funded

with a grant of Rs.1070.00 Lakhs.

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❖ Trust / Fundation

To Preserve and propagate the contribution of Litterateur the foundations

are established and the grants for the activities of all the 23 trusts are

released Rs.15.00 lakhs each sums to Rs. 345.00 lakhs

❖ D.R.Bendre Natonal memorial Trust, Dharwad.

❖ Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Foundation, Shivamogga.

❖ Pu.tina Library & Research Centre, Bengauru.

❖ Masthi venatesh iyengar Trust, Kolar

❖ Alur Venkata Rao trust, Dharwad

❖ Dr. Basavaraj Rajguru Trust,Dharwad

❖ Nijalingappa Trust, Chitradurga

❖ BetageriKrishnasharma Trust, Belagavi

❖ Basavaraja kattimani Foundation, Belagavi

❖ Shivaram karanth trust, Udupi

❖ Dr. Shivaram Karanth Trust D.K.

❖ Mallikarjun Mansor Trust, Dharwad

❖ Dr Gubbi Veeranna Trust,Tumkur

❖ Dr. D.V.G. Foundation, Kolar

❖ MylarMaadevea Trust, Haveri

❖ V.K.Gokak Foundation, Haveri

❖ Ranna Foundation, Mudhol, Bagalkote

❖ D.V.Halabhavi National Memorial trust, Dharwad

❖ Halasangi Friends trust, Vijayapura

❖ Dhuttaragi Foundation, Bagalkot

❖ Galaganatha Foundation, Haveri

❖ K.S.Narasimhaswamy Trust, Mandya

❖ Dr. G.S.Shivarudrappa Trust, Bengaluru

➢ Kittur Channamma Vijayothsava :-

Kittur channamma Vijayothsava is celebrated, and Rs. 2,81,903/-is spent

against allocation of Rs. 5.00 lakhs

Exhibition Stalls and tableau of Kannada and culture department is opened

at Mysore Dasara Festival at the cost of Rs.80.00 lakhs

Special Component Plan ❖ Rs.1040.00 lakhs released to all districts offices to sponsor the programmes

to artists in all 30 districts.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to all district offices to train aspirants in art forms

through districts.

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❖ Rs. 15.00 lakhs is released to academies to support each student will

financial aid of Rs.1.00 lakhs to students who are learning the art forms of

music, dance, sculpture and painting through academies.

❖ Rs.15.00 lakhs released to conduct Art workshops and seminars organised

through academies.

❖ 205 Cultural institutions are supported by financial aid of Rs.308.00 lakhs

during the financial year 2017-18.

❖ Unorganised artists are supported by giving financial aid for purchase of

Musical instruments and costumes to the tune of Rs. 30,000 and for

conducting painting and sculptor exhibition to an extent of Rs.50,000 to

Rs.75,000. A total sum of 1.66 crores to 385 artists.

❖ To support the budding writers of Scheduled caste the first publication is

supported by a financial aid of Rs.25,000/- and five members have availed

this facility.

❖ Three M.Phil students have availed a financial aid of Rs. 25,000 each and

thirteen M.Phil and Thirty seven P.Hd and students have availed Rs.

30,000 each.

❖ Out of Rs.150.00 lakhs, is released to South zone culture centre to organise

upcountry cultural festivals to conduct in Goa & Pune

❖ Janapara uthsava is celebrated across the state in all districts and Rs. 5.00

lakh each is released to districts. And Rs.50.00 lakhs is released to Mysore

Rangayana to conduct state level Janapara Uthsava. A total of Rs.200.00

lakhs is spent for the same.

❖ Dalith literature festival is organised through Kannada Book authority and

Rs. 25.00 lakhs is released for the same.

❖ To support the dwindling folk art forms Janapada Jathre is bveing

organised in all four divisions of the state, and Rs.250.00 lkahs is spent for

the same.

Rs. 3,666.11 is spent out of allocated amount of Rs.3892.00. And

implemented the projects and achieved a progress of 94%

Programmes implemented in Tribal sub-plan during 2016-17

Triubal subplan HOA 2205-00-796-0-01-423 (Plan)

❖ Rs.353.45 lakhs released to all districts offices to sponsor the prgrammes

to artists in all 30 districts

❖ Rs. 60.00 lkahs released to all district offices to train aspirants in art forms

through districts.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs is released to academies to support each student will

financial aid of Rs.1.00 lakhs to students who are learning the art forms of

music, dance, sculpture and painting through academies.

❖ Rs.48.00 lakhs released to conduct Art workshops and seminars organised

through academies.

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❖ 49 Cultural institutions are supported by financial aid of Rs.81.00 lakhs

during the financial year 2017-18

❖ Unorganised artists are supported by giving financial aid for purchase of

Musical instruments and costumes to the tune of Rs. 50,000 and for

conducting painting and sculptor exhibition to an extent of Rs.50,000 to

Rs.75,000. A total sum of Rs.29.10 to 50 artists.

❖ To support the budding writers of Scheduled tribe the first publication is

supported by a financial aid of Rs.25,000/- and two members have availed

this facility.

❖ Three M.Phil students have availed a financial aid of Rs. 25,000 each and

seven P.H.D and Five M.Phil students have availed Rs. 30,000 each.

❖ Out of Rs.50.00 lakhs, Rs.10.00 lakhs is released to South zone cultural

centre to organise upcountry cultural festivals at Goa and Pune.

❖ Girijana uthsava is celebrated across the state in all districts and Rs. 6.00

lakh each is released to districts. And Rs.20.00 lakhs is released to

Rangayana Mysore to conduct state level Girijana Uthsava. A total of

Rs.200.00 lakhs is spent for the same.

❖ To support the dwindling folk art forms Janapada Jathre is being organised

in all four divisions of the state, and Rs.200.00 lakhs is pent for the same.

Rs. 1531.50 lakhs is spent out of Rs. 1586.00 lakhs allocated and activities

are implemented and 96.56% progress is achieved.

The programmes for the remaining amount for spill over allocation un

Special component plan of 2013 for the 2017-18

❖ Rs. 62.00 lakhs Released to Archealogy and heritage department for

development of temple of SC/ST.

Rs. 33.86 lakhs spent out of Rs.62.00 lakhs and 54.61% progress achieved.

Festivals

Grants released to District administrations toward celebration of the festivals

showcasing the cultural hgeritage of the land invarious districts the details are as

hereunder.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Belagavi towards Kittur

Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Bagalkot towards Ranna

Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Hassan towards Hoysala

Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Gadag towards

Lakkundi Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Bagalkot towards

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❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Dharwad towards

Dharwad Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Belagavi towards

Belavadi Mallama Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Bidar towards Basava

Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Vijayapura towards

Navarasapura Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Uttara kannada towards

Karavali Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs and previous year’s grant of Rs.20.00 lakhs is also released

to District administration Mangalore towards Veera Rani Abbakka

Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Koppal towards

Anegondi Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Mandya towards

Bharachukki Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Belagavi towards

Sangolli Rayanna Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs is released to district administration Udupi towards

Karavali jalapathothsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to District administration Dharwad towards

Pampa Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 10.00 lakhs released to District administration Bellary towards

Purandara Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs is released to district administration Mandya towards

Gaganachukki jalapathothsava.

❖ Rs. 50.00 lakhs and previous years Rs.1.00 crores is released to District

administration towards Shivamogga Dasara.

❖ Rs.9.00 crores released to District administration Bellary towards

Historical international festival Hampi Uthsava.

❖ Rs.50.00 lakhs is released to District administration, Karwar towards

Kadambothsava.

❖ Rs.30.00 lakhs is released to District administration, Karwar towards

Kumata Uthsava.

❖ Rs. 60.00 lakhs is released to districts of Chikkaballapura, bellary,

Kalburgi and bagalkot respectively.

❖ Rs. 50.00 lakhs released to District administration, Kalburgi towards

Dammachakra festival.

❖ Vachana sangeethothsava is celebrated in Delhi and Noida with an

expenditure of Rs.19.53 lakhs.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs is released to District administration, Kalburgi towards

Rashtrakoota festival.

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❖ Rs. 50.00 lakhs released to district administration, Ramanagar towards

Ramanagar Festival.

❖ Rs. 30.00 lakhs released to district administration, chikkaballapur towards

chikkaballapur Festival.

❖ Rs. 50.00 lakhs released to Madikeri dasara to District administration,

Madikeri.

❖ Rs. 20.00 lakhs released to srirangapatna dasara to District administration,

Mandya.

❖ Rs. 22.00 lakhs released to Gonikoppa dasara to District administration,

Madikeri.

❖ Rs.80.00 lakhs released towards tableau & exibhition stall at Mysore

Dasara and also previous years expenditure were paid amounting to R.2.31

crore to district administration, Mysore.

❖ Rs.25 lakhs released towards Keladi uthsava to District administration

Shivamogga.

❖ Rs.246.60 lakhs is released to all districts towards organising the

Yuvasourabha, Chiguru and Samskruthika Sourabha and utilised.

❖ Chiguru, Yuva sourabha, and cultural festival at kidwai hospital, Maney

angaldalli mathukathey, is effectively organised at Head office and a sum

of Rs.37.94 lakhs is pent towards the activities.

❖ Poet’smeet, Talk with achievers are being organised through all districts

and Rs.30.00 lakhsh is released to all districts.

❖ Rs.60.00 lakhs is released to all district offices towards celebration of

Independence day. And festivals effectively organised at state level by the

directorate at the cost of Rs.35.00 lakhs.

Grant-in-aid institutions

❖ Rs.1200.00 lakhs released towards activities of Kannada Sahithya

parishath.

❖ Rs.200.00 lakhs released to Karnataka Janapada parishath for its activities

and staff salary.

❖ Rs.57.00 lakhs grants released to Ninasam Threatre training centre towards

Salary of Staff.

❖ Rs.100.00 lakhs is released towards staff salary and activities of Karnataka

Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Dharwad.

❖ Rs. 55.00 lakhs grants released towards the Salary of Art integration

society.

❖ Rs.200.00 Lakhs is released to rejuvenation of Professional Art theatre

companies.

Jayanthi

❖ Rs. 59.00 lakhs released to all district administration towards Jayanthi

celebration of Devara dasimayya & State level celebration was at Ravindra

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❖ Rs. 59.00 lakhs released to all district administration towards Basava

Jayanthi celebration & State level celebration was at Bengaluru.

❖ Rs. 10.00 lakhs released to Dharwad assistant Dharwad towards

celebration of Shri Shankara acharya jayanthi


celebration of Bhagiratha & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra

❖ Rs. 5.00 lakh each was released to Mysore and Mandya District

administration and Rs. 4,74,691/- was spent for celebration at Bangalore.


celebration of Shri krishna & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra


celebration of Bramhsri Narayana Guru & State level celebration was at

Ravindra kalakhshetra .


celebration of saint kanakadasa & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra


celebration of Vishwakarma & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra


celebration of Hazarath Tippu sulthan & State level celebration was at

Bengaluru.


celebration of Vishwamanava day & State level celebration was at

Kuppalli


celebration of shivayogi siddarama & State level celebration was at

Ravindra kalakhshetra


celebration of Ambigara Chowdaiah & State level celebration was at

Ravindra kalakhshetra


celebration of Chatrapathi shivaji & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra


celebration of poet Sarvagnya & State level celebration was at Ravindra

kalakhshetra


celebration of Dalitha vachanakaras & State level celebration was

conducted.


celebration of Bhagawan Mahaveera & State level celebration was at

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❖ Shivasharane hemareddy mallamma jayanthi was celebrated all across the

state for the first time by the state and state level celebration was at

Banquet hall.

❖ Shivasharane Akka mahadevi jayanthi was celebrated for the first time at

state level.

❖ Mahayogi Vemana jayanthi was celebrated all across the state for the first

time by the state and state level celebration was at Banquet hall.

❖ Kittur Rani Chennamma jayanthi was celebrated all across the state for the

first time by the state and state level celebration was at Vidhana Soudha.

❖ Nadaprabhu Kempegowda jayanthi was celebrated all across the state for

the first time by the state and state level celebration was at Banquet hall.

❖ Saint Sevalal jayanthi was celebrated all across the state for the first time

by the state and state level celebration was at Banquet hall.


celebration of Madivala Machideva & State level celebration was at

Banquet Hall. The jayanthi celebration began for the first time.

❖ All india linguistic geniality day celebrated on 13.08.2017 and Spent

Rs.7,74,602/-

❖ Field Marshall Karyappa Day was celebrated at Kodagu and Rs.10.00

lakhs released to District administration.

❖ Rs. 5.00 lakh each was released to districts sums to Rs.150.00 lakhs

towards Celebration of Suggi Huggi, and state level celebration was

observed on 15.01.2017 and spent Rs.10.00 lakhs

❖ Rs. 70.00 lakhs released to all academies based on their request towards

centrenary celebrations of artists and litterateurs.

Financial Aid

❖ Rs.2453.00 lakhs released to 724 cultural institutions during 2017-18 to

strengthen their activities.

❖ Rs. 187.50 lakhs is released to 183 artists/institutions towards painting and

sculture exhibition

❖ Rs.159.00 lakhs is released to 449 institutions/artists towards purchase of

costumes and music instruments

❖ Rs.30.00 lakhs is released to National school of Drama towards repeat

show of Malegalalli Madumagalu at Kalagrama.

❖ Rs.1187.00 lakhs is released towards general sponsor through districts to

artists.

❖ Rs.300.00 lakhs is released toward establishment of Manteswamy

RAchappaji, siddappaji research centre, and development of infrastructure

at the places of worship.

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Pension

Pensions are given to poor artists and litterateurs to enable them a

respectable living at old age by giving a monthly pension of Rs.1500.00

2000 artists were granted pension during 2017-18.

Widow pension granted to 43 artists during 2017-18.

Medical reimbursement given to 23 artists for the treatment of their

ailments amounting to Rs.9.79 lakhs.

Awards – 2017

People who have contributed for the literature, culture, Music, Dance, Painting,

sculpture, Folklore, and other fields of activities are honoured with state level

and national level awards. All the awards for the year 2017 are awarded during

the year. And the process of selection for 2018 awardees is under process.

Basava Rashtriya puraskar:Prize Money Rs. 10.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Sri

Patil Puttappa,

T.Chowdaiah National award: Prize Money Rs. 10.00 Lakhs, Awarded to

Shri Raghunath Nakod

Bhagawan Sri Mahavir Peace National award: Prize Money Rs.10.00

lakhs Awarded to Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Bhattachary swamiji.

Pampa award:-Prize money Rs.5.00 lakhs, awarded to Dr. Nisar Ahmed.

Prof|| K.G.Kundanagara Gadinaada Sahithya award:- Prize Money Rs.

5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Shri B A Jamadar

Danachintamani Attimabbe Award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs ,

Awarded to Smt. S.Usha

Kanakashri award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Dr||

Gokulnath

Sangolli Rayanna Award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Shri

G Madegowda

Nijaguna purandara award : - Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to

Shri B.Ramadasappa

Santha shishunala sharifa award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded

to Shri Aminsa sharief vatara

Kumaravyasa award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Smt.

Shantha kouthala

Rajya sangeetha vidwan award :- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded

to Smt. Rajamma Keshavamurthy

Shanthala Natya Award:- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Smt

Nandinin Ishwar

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Janapada Shri award:- Prize Money Rs. 5.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Shri

Venkappa puli and Shri Ambhaji sugatekar

Dr. Gubbi veeranna award:- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded to

Smt. Theresa D’souza

B.V.Karanth Award:- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Shri

M.S.Sathyu

Varnashilpa venkatappa award:- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded

to Dr. M.S.Murthy

Jakanachari award:- Prize Money Rs. 3.00 Lakhs , Awarded to Shri

H.N.Krishnamurthy

Akka Mahadevi award: Prize money Rs.5.00 lakhs , Awarded to

Akkamahadevi samithi, uDuthadi.

And also 62 personalities from different field of lifes with outstanding

contribution in their respective fields were honoured with Rajyothsava

award for the year 2017.

Cultural Complex/ Auditoriums/open auditiums

❖ 41 Cultural Complex/ Auditoriums/open auditiums were sanctioned under

general category during and a grant of Rs. 675.00.lakhs is released for the

same


special component category during and a grant of Rs. 600.00 lakhs is

released for the same during 2017-18.


general category 25 during and a grant of Rs. 300.00 lakhs is released for

the same during 2017-18

❖ Propagation of Literatre and Culture through Internet

Visionary poet D.V.Gundappa’s work Mankuthimmana Kagga is

interpreted and defined by Mr Ravi Tirumalai in his work Kagga

Rasadharey. Which is made available to general public free of cost,

andalso the text and audiot content of the same available for free use of

public.

❖ 21,644 vachanas of 259 VAchanakaara of Sharana revolution of 12th

Centurty is preserved in kannada language in Unicode standards and

made available to general public. And also around 1000 vachana are

tuned and sung by singers is also available in audio formats.

❖ The Bhakthi tradition of 16th century led to creation of Daasa literarature.

And around 13,961 keerthanas of 157 keerthankaaras is made available in

kannada through internet in Unicode standards. And also around 500

keerthana are tuned and sung by singers is also uploaded

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❖ The Philosophical number are collected and published by National saint

poet Kanakadasa research centre is being carried in Kanaja portal in text

format.

❖ Spreading knowledge through Internet – KANAJA

Karnataka knowledge commission initiated in 2010 to make available all

kinds of knowledge in kannada through internet a knowledge webportal

KANAJA. Presently department is very effectively managing the

portal.around 48 lakhs of page views are recorded until now.

❖ The school texst books from 1st standard to 10th standard is made

available through KANAJA in association with KTBS, more than three

lakh users have made use of these text books through the portal.

❖ The magazines and periodicals published by the academies and

government institutions are made available to general public free of cost,

the periodicals like Aniketana, Janapad, pustaka loka, and other

periodicals are made available on regular basis.

❖ Regularly the subject experts are writing the columns on specific subjects

and the same is giving an indepth insight to the readers.

❖ Kanaja Digital Library

To Digitise and preserve all the prominent literary works of Kannada

literature and make it available to the general public,as announced by

Hon’ble Chief minister during budget presentation of 2016-17 Rs.2.500

crores is set apart. And a target is set to digitise 10,000 literary works in

next Five years. The project is presently supported by Indian Institute of

Science.

❖ Tecnology in Administration

Department of Kannada and culture has implemented E-Office

administration developed by NIC, and the same is effectively extended to

districts offces also. This has led to a timebound disposal of files in

a nature friendly and transparent system.

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ARCHAEOLOGY, MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18

Preamble:

The Directorate of Archaeology and Museums which was established in the

year 1885 has been merged with Department of Archaeology, Museums and

Heritage vide Government order No. KASAMVAPRA 10 KMU 2012 dated

23-2-2012. The Commissioner has been appointed as the head of the Department

after re-structuring of the Department.

In Government Order No.KASAMVA/234/KMU/2014 dated 13-03-2015

the word Prachayvastuin Kannada is termed as Puratathvaand thus the name of the

Department is called as Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage.

The Department is rendering service in the field of Art and Culture, All its

activities have been taken up under plan head.

The fundamental functions of the Department include Archaeological

Explorations, Excavations, Conservation of Ancient Monuments, Publication of

academic and research books, Development and maintenance of Museums and

organizing Cultural and Educational activities etc. All these activities have been

organized in a systematic manner and also implemented by the Department.

The Department has been preserving invaluable ancient sculptures, stone

edicts, coins, copper plates, etc., in the departmental Museums for the sake of

posterity.

The Department has been carrying out the conservation and developmental

works relating to the heritage buildings in six heritage areas because of their

historical background namely: Mysore, Srirangapatna, Bidar, Gulbarga, Bijapur and

Kittur during 2004. Besides 14 more heritage areas i.e. Sannathi, Nagavi, Kamatagi,

Badami, Aihole, Bangalore, Lakkundi, Banavasi, Talakadu, Balligavi, Belur,

Halebeedu, Malkheda, Melukote, have been declared as Heritage areas on par

with the budget speech for the year 2012-13. The documentation and integrated

management plan of all the 20 heritage cites consisting of ancient monuments and

buildings has been completed with inventorying prior to carrying out conservation of

all these relics.

The department has in its administrative jurisdiction has 5 offices of Deputy

Director at Mysore (Heritage), Gulbarga, Bengaluru, Dharwad and Kamalapur

(Hampi). There are about 15 Government Museums in places like Bangalore,

Chitradurga, Shimoga, Mysore, Srirangapatna, Hassan, Madikeri, Mangalore, Kittur,

Gadag, Gulbarga, Raichur, Basavakalyana, Hoovinahadagali. There is

VenkatappaArtGallery at Bangalore and Sculpture Gallery at Athani.

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1.Staff position :

Group No.of post

sanctioned

No.of post

filled

Male Female Vacant post

A 12 8 07 01 4 B 07 02 02 00 05 C 84 49 32 17 35 D 117 44 30 14 73

Total 220 103 71 32 117

2. Additional Charge:

1) In Government Notification No.Ka.sam.va./91/KMU/2015 dated 04-08-2016

Dr.Gavisiddaiah, Archivist, Office of the Divisional Archives Office, Mysore is

placed in additional charge of the post of theDirector (Archaeology) in the

Commissioner Office, Mysore.

2) As per the Government order No. KASAMVA 40 KMU 2018 dated:19.03.2018

Sri. S.M. Poojari, Archaeological conservation Engineer is placed in additional

charge of Deputy Director, Bengaluru Division, Bengaluru.

3) As per the Government order No. KASAMVA

56KMU2017dated:24.06.2017Dr.S.K.Vasudev, Archaeological conservation

Engineer is placed in additional charge of Deputy Director,Kamalapur(Hampi).

4) As per the Government order No. KASAMVA 91 KMU 2015 dated 29/05/2015

D.Shivappa, Assistant Director, Government Museum, Kalaburaghi and also he

has been placed in the additional charge of the Deputy Director,Kalaburaghi.

3. Cadre and Recruitment Rules:

The Department of Archaeology & Museums has got its own Cadre and

Recruitment Rules vide Government notification No. ITY 67 KMU 86 dated

28-2-1992. Suitable proposal is being submitted to Government to get revised

C & R in view of the re-structuring of the Department of Archaeology,

Museums and Heritage. As per the decision taken in the meeting in connection

with the Cadre and Recruitement Rules of this Department on 13.04.2018 at the

Government level, a suitable proposal for the ammendments has been

submitted to Government.

4. Acts and Rules:

The Department has the following Acts and Rules

1. The Karnataka Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites

and Remains Act, 1961 and Rules 1965.

2.The Karnataka Treasure Trove Act 1962 and Rules 1963. [

5. Public Grievances:

The Department is receiving requests in the form of grievances from

individuals and institutions concerning about conservation of monuments. They

are being looked into on priority keeping in view the budgetary allocations

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6. Budget :

Details of Budget and Expenditure During 2017-18

(Rs. In Lakh)

7. On-going plan schemes:

The Government has accorded approval for on-going scheme under Annual

Plan, 2017-18 in G.O. No. KASAMVA 50 KMU 2017 Dated: 12.05.2017.

Provision for grant of Rs.4145.00 lakh has been made for ongoing plan scheme

out of which there is an expenditure of Rs.2975.01 lakh with an achievement of

progress of 72%.

8. Seminars, Archaeological photographic exhibitions & functions:

1. International Museum Day was celebrated in all the Government Museums

under this Department on18.05.2017 on the eve of“International Museum

Day”. In this context, a special type of programme entitled “Museums on

Wheels”was sponsored for public in Mysuru.

2. The 21st Annual Seminar on “Studies on Vijayanagara” was arranged in Hampi

on 4th and 5th November 2017 on the occasion of world famous Hampi

celebrations.

3. On the eve of Children’sDay during 2017a programme was arranged in the

venue of Bengaluru Museum from November 14, 2017 to November 18, 2017

by a Photographic exhibition entitled“Exhibition of Photographs relating to

the Inscriptions of the Bengaluru Urban District”to impart awareness to the

students about the inscriptions.

4. A conference was arranged in the auditorium of the Department in Mysuruon

06.01.2018 and 07.01.2018on “South Indian Numismatics”.More than 50

scholars who are well versed in South Indian Numismatics presented their

research papers in the conference.

5. A State level workshop was organizedin the auditorium of the Department in

Mysuru, on 20.03.2018 and 21.03.2018 for 2days on “The Method of

Inscriptional Studies”. Research scholars from various universities and post

graduate students from the state were imparted training exclusively on the

Method of Inscriptional Studies by the experienced resource personnel.

9. Providing grants to different organizations in connection with seminars/

workshops undertaken by them:

The Department has been providing grant to various Colleges and Institutions

in connection with the awareness programmes about ancient history, art,

culture and monuments among the youths and people at large.

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Particulars Budget

(B.E)

Revised

Estimated

Expenditure

Upto March

2016

Percentage

1 Plan 4145.00 0.00 2975.01 72%

Total 4145.00 0.00 2975.01 72%

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In this backdrop grant has been released to the following organizations to

undertake seminars and also workshops during 2017-18 after obtaining

Government Order, KASAMVA/124/KMU/2017 dated:26.09.2017 through

payees receipt.

1. A grant of Rs.1.00lakh has been released to theFaculty of Ancient Indian

History and Archaeology of Mysore University to conduct a workshop entitled

“Temple Architecture and Iconography”.

2. Keeping in view the aim of the preservation of The history and heritage of the

Land the Department is providing grant to such organizations and academies

who are involved in conducting “Heritage Preservation Week”. As per the

Government Order KASAMVA/124/KMU/2017 dated:26.09.2017 a grant

of Rs.3.00lakh has been released to the “Karnataka Itihasa Academy®’,

Bengaluru for this purpose during 2017-18 and also for the purpose of the

printing of the volume of “IthihasaDarshana”and also towards annual

conference.

10. Archaeological Photography / Documentary Film show:

On the occasion of the Dasara 2017 in the corridor of the office at Mysuru,

photographic exhibition was arranged on the Karnataka Inscriptions as an

awareness program to the students/public/researchers.

On the occasion of Dasara 2017 documentary film show was arranged in the

Auditorium of Mysuru office.Thousands of students from various colleges and

tourists took part on this occasion.

11. Heritage Walk/Cycling:

1. On the eve ofDasara festivities 2017 as a part of creation of awareness

among the tourists, public and various college students about the testimony

of the tangible heritage like historical heritage buildingsinMysuru with

immense historical artistic and craftsmanship, “Heritage walk” was

organized from 23.09.2017 to 25.09.2017.On the first day i.e 23.09.2017

there was site seeing of heritage buildings through “Heritage Walk”.

Subsequently site seeing of heritage buildings wascarried out on the JAVA

motor cycle ride and TRIN-TRINcycling ride on 24.09.2017 and

25.09.2017 respectively.

2. During 2017-18 personnel from Administrative Training Institute/State

Urban Development Institute/Postal Training Institute/Trainees from

Mysuru Police Academy/Bank Officers/Corporators from

Municipality/Students from High Schools and Colleges/Foreign students

studying in various colleges/Tourists/Foreign Tourists/ District Level

Officers participated in all the Heritage programmes.

1. Heritage Walk - 16

2. Heritage Cycling - 04

3. Java motor ride - 01

Total - 21

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12. Heritage Club :

A grant of Rs.9.65lakhs has been released to 44 grant-in-aidcolleges who have

established Heritage Clubs for the purpose of creation of awareness about

tangible, intangible and natural heritage of our land among the college students

in the year 2017-18.

13. Prachyaprajne:

During 2014-15 in the budget speech vide para 253 announcement had been

made on PrachyaPrajne which has been implemented and continued in the

year 2017-18.

The Karnataka State had been under the reign of many royal dynasties that had

left behind many relics especially in the form of ancient monuments. To

provide first-hand information about these ancient monuments, Art, Culture,

Literature and Architectural styles to the high school students, a special

program entitled PrachyaPrajnehad been organized at Mysuru by the

Department in association with the Department of Public Instruction, District

Administration, Kannada, Culture and Information and Public relations. Local

City Corporation, City Municipality, Taluk Administration, the programs

implemented during 2014-15 is continued in the year 2017-18and also an

expenditureof Rs.29.50.000has been incurred for such programs in 23 districts

through Deputy Director of Department of Public Instruction.

In the state level competition held in the year 2014-15 as a part of

PrachyaPrajneactivity various competitions like state level Speech, Essay

writing, painting, general knowledge, quiz etc were conductedand 15 students

were selected as winners. Such winners were awarded Cash prizes and

Certificates by honoring them on 20.03.2018.

14. Research Publications / Books Exhibition and sales.

Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage is basically a Research

and academic oriented Department,and hence it has published 04 Research

publications during the year 2017-18:

01. ChamarajanagaraJilleyaIthihasaMathuPurathatva.

02. VijayanagaraAdhyayanaSamputa – 20.

03. Karnataka VastuSangrahalayagalalliChithrakalle.

04. MysuruParamparaMaalike (Kannada version)-Re-print.

15. Heritage Art Camp:

The 20 heritage sites in the category of tangible, intangible and Natural relics

which were declared as such by the Government of Karnataka in the budget

speech for the year 2004-05 and 2012-13thfor the preservation of heritage,

along with allied culture, art, sculpture, architectural property of the landwhich

has been carried out on regular basis for progeny. As an integral part of this

program to chalk out heritage art camp during the financial year 2017-18 a

grant of Rs5.00 lakh eachhas been released to Kuvempu National Trust,

Kuppalli and Hampi Development Authority, Hampithroughpayee’s receipt,

total grant being Rs10.00 lakh.

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16. Seminar:

During the financial year 2017-18, 07 seminars were carried out in

coordination with 07 First grade colleges at an expenditure of Rs.7.00lakhs.The

purpose of the seminar was topreserve the rich heritage in the state in the form

of ancient monuments, temples and their vivid styles, art, grandeur, paintings

and their varieties, heritage forms like tangible, intangible, natural and handing

over all these cultural/heritage wealth to the future generation. Besides this,

seminars facilitate exchange of ideas and research relating to heritage among

the fraternity of students and renowned scholars as a communicative bridge.

17. N.S.SProgramme:

A grant of Rs.7.00lakhs has been released to the N.S.S conveners in the

colleges of universities towards the preliminary conservation/cleansing of

historical monuments and heritage buildings located in 20 different heritage

areas in the state.

18. Research programme:

A grant of Rs.7.50lakhs has been provided for the study purpose of “Stylistic

and Technical Authentication of Bronzes of Karnataka”during the year 2017-

18 to the NIAS (National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru).

19. Conservation Works:

The various conservation works are being taken up through e-tender after

obtaining approval from the Technical Advisory Committee.

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Details of works Expenditure

Rs. In lakhs

On-going works:

1. Conservation of Sri Rameshwara temple at Nagaraghatta, K.R.PeteTaluk,

Mandya district

9.49

2. Conservation of Sri Panchalingeshwara temple at Thriyambakapura,

Chamarajanagar district

27.89

3. Conservation of Sri PrasannaNanjundeshwara temple at

ChikkaiahnaChatra, NanjangudTaluk, Mysuru district

14.73

4. Conservation of Sri Ankanatheshwara temple at Vajamangala,

Mysurutaluk, Mysuru district

17.61

5. Conservation of Sri Lakshmikanthaswamy temple at Tagadur,

NanjangudTaluk, Mysuru district

3.44

6. Conservation of Sri Venugopalaswamy temple Belagali, Mysurutaluk,

Mysuru district

25.08

7. Conservation and flooring of Sri Varadarajeshwaraswamy temple at

Varakudu, Mysurutaluk, Mysuru district

2.21

8. 2nd phase conservation of Sri Eshwara temple at Gungral, Mysurutaluk,

Mysuru district

41.77

9. Conservation of Sri Maramma temple at Sindhaghatta, K.R.Petetaluk,

Mandya district

21.58

10. Conservation of Sri Eshwara temple at BegiliHosahalli post, Kallandur

village, Kolartaluk, Kolar district

15.57

11. Conservation of Sri Gajeshwara temple at Hirehalli, Byadagitaluk, Haveri

district

24.86

12. Conservation of Sri Kalleshwara temple at Hireanaji, Byadagitaluk, Haveri

district

6.77

Total On-going works 211.00

New works

13. Conservation of Sri Hunaseshwara temple at Agraharabachalli,

K.R.Nagartaluk, Mysuru district

3.50

14. Conservation Sri Basaveshwara temple at Mayigowdanahalli,

Chunchanakattehobli, K.R.Nagartaluk, Mysuru district

6.24

15. Conservation Sri Shambulingeshwara temple at Goddanapura,

NanjangudTaluk, Mysuru district

12.30

16. Conservation of Sri Channigarayaswamy temple at Hadinaru,

MysuruTaluk, Mysuru district

9.01

17. Conservation of Rajagopura and Garudagambha of Sri Varadarajaswamy

temple at Varakodu, MysuruTaluk, Mysuru district

29.24

18. Conservation of Sri Brahmeshwara temple at Kikkeri, K.R.Pettaluk,

Mandya district

24.97

19. Conservation of Sri Eshwara temple at Bellale, Pandavapurataluk, Mandya

district

5.51

20. Conservation of Sri Trishulini temple at Balpa, Sulyataluk,

Dakshinakannada district

11.99

21. Conservation of Sri Mallikarjuna temple at Angadi, Mudigeretaluk,

Chikkamagalur district

0.36

22. Conservation of Sri Jodi Anjaneyaswamy temple at Belaguli,

Channarayapatnataluk, Hassan district

10.28

23. Conservation of Sri Venkataramana temple at Madhugiri, Madhugiritaluk,

Tumkur district

8.53

24. Conservation of Sri Shivalingeshwara temple at Channagiri,

Channagiritaluk, Davanagere district

13.01

25. Conservation of Sri Veerabhadreshwara temple, Bassapura,

Hosanagarataluk, Shimoga district

15.15

26. Conservation of Sri Maramma temple at Ethenahalli, Tumkurtaluk,

Tumkur district

15.16

27. Conservation of Sri Digambareshwara temple, Anagunda village,

Jamakhanditaluk, Bagalkote district (Grant released to DC, Bagalkote)

10.00

28. Conservation of Sri Mahanthimath at Sondha, Sirasitaluk, Uttarakannada

district

14.77

29. Conservation of Sri Kalmeshwara temple at Hiremanakatti, Shigautaluk,

Haveri district

13.29

30. Conservation of Sri Veerabhadreshwara and Kalmeshwara temple at

Shidenur, Byadagitaluk, Haveri district

22.02

31. Conservation of Sri Narayana temple at Nilagunda, Gadagtaluk, Gadag

district

20.97

Total New works 246.00

Other Programmes

32. Conservation of Monumentsunder PPP program through Kaginele

Development Authority in collaborationwith DharmasthalaDharmothana

Trust.

27.60

33. Conservation of monuments through DharmasthalaDharmothana Trust

under PPP scheme (DharmasthalaDharmothana Trust 40: Government 40:

Public 20) (14th phase)

30.00

34. Outsource of vehicle for offices 3.23

35. Payment of arrears/backwages to the daily wage workers at Hampi–

Kamalapura (42 daily wage workers – outsourcing).

41.50

36. Honorarium for Technical Committee members and also for the institute

which undertakes Third party inspection of the conservation works.

3.25

37. Other programmes 13.65

38. Payment of arrears of Rs.3.30 lakh each tothe daily wage workers of

Hampi, who were reinstated as per the judgement of High Court of

Karnataka on W.P No.31323/2015.

218.55

Total 337.78

Total other expenditure 795.08

2205-00-103-0-01 (Plan) 200 Maintenance

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Rs. In lakhs

On-going works:

1. Development of Garden adjacent to the tomb of Raja VeeraMadakariNayaka,

at Mayakondanahalli village, DavanagereTaluk and District.

8.46

Total On-going works 8.46

New works:

2 Providing painting to outer and inner portion of Head office building, and

also providing acoustics and A.C, windows to the meeting hall, maintenance

of garden etc., in the Dasara Exhibition premises, Mysuru.

4.31

3 Maintenance of garden of Siddeshwara temple at Mulagunda, Gadagtaluk,

Gadag district

1.63

Total 200 Maintenance 14.40

2205-00-103-0-21 (Plan) 059 Other expenditure

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Rs. In lakhs

2017-18 Budget Speech Programme – Para - 241

1. Conservation of group of monuments at Siravala, Shahapurtaluk, Yadgir

district.

99.29

2. Conservation of Sri Chamarajeshwaratemple at Chamarajangar,

Chamarajangartaluk, Chamarajangar district.

117.23

2017-18 Budget Speech Programme – Para – 245

3. Development of DevaraHipparagi of MadivalaMachiDevara birth place at

Sindagitaluk, Vijayapura district

108.38


4. Preparation of inventory for protected and non- protected monuments,

surveying and 3D mapping using GIS and security for declared 772 protected

monuments.

0.51

5. Providing outsource security guards service expenditure for protected

monuments

148.45


Development of declared 20 Heritage areas

6. Conservation of Tippu armoury near Kalyanamantapa at Srirangapatna. 15.59

7. Conservation of Lingaiahna kola at Melukote 11.36

8. Conservation of Lakshminarayanaswamy temple at Gadag 14.00


9. Conservation and development of Malakhed fort at Chithapurataluk, Kalaburgi

district

256.92


10. Dossier places for state three monuments premises in temporary list of World

Heritage and declared 3 crores grant for preparation of reports.

23.94


11. Conservation of Sri Devaradasimaiah temple at Mudanooru village,

Surapurataluk, Yadagir district

6.80

Total Budget Speech Programme 282.47

Conservation works:

12. Conservation of Sri Basaveshwaraswamy temple at Maruvanahalli village,

K.R.Petetaluk, Mandya district.

8.16

13. Conservation of Sri Anjaneyaswamy temple at Gummanahalli village,

Pandavapurataluk, Mandya district.

51.27

14. Conservation of Sri Basaveshwara temple at Keelanapura village, Mysurutaluk,

Mysuru district.

15.08

15. Conservation of Sri Venugopalaswamy and Sri Lakshmi temple at Kesturu

village, K.R.Nagartaluk, Mysuru district.

9.33

16. Conservation of Sri Channigarayaswamy temple at Bandahalli village,

Chamarajangar district

9.41

17. Conservation of Mural Paintings at Sri Swethavarahaswamy temple by NRLC,

Lucknow.

8.00

18. Conservation of Sri Gangamalamma temple at Doddapalanahalli village,

Korategeretaluk, Tumkur district.

18.51

19. Conservation of Sri Kalleshwara temple at Hirekogaluru village,

Channagiritaluk, Davanagere district.

34.93

20. Conservation of Amir Fakir-Ul-Mulk-GilansGumbaz at Fathepur, Bidartaluk,

Bidar district.

26.44

21. 2nd phase conservation of Desai Well at Theradala, Bagalkote district. 21.50

22. Conservation and restoration of Mantapa near Akkana kola and reconstruction

of damaged compound wall of Tangiya kola at Melukote Heritage city,

Pandavapurataluk, Mandya district

5.34

23. Conservation of height of existing compound wall of Lingaiahna kola at

Melukote Heritage City and PandavapuraTaluk, Mandya district

7.14


13th Finance grant

24. Conservation of Sri Varadarajeshwara temple of Kalyani at Mysurutaluk,

Mysuru district

4.71

25. Conservation of Sri Kalleshwara temple at Araluguppe, Tipturtaluk, Tumkur

district.

10.61

26. Conservation of Udayabagilu at Hampi, Hospetetaluk, Bellary district 4.26

27. Conservation of Sri Mallikarjuna temple at Mallappangudi, Hospetetaluk,

Bellary district

2.47

28. Conservation of Sri Adivenkateshwara temple near Jaina temple at Hampi,

Hospetetaluk, Bellary district

2.56

29. Conservation of Krishnanagar fort at Sandur, Sandurtaluk, Bellary district 3.46

30. Conservation of Sri Panchalingeshwara temple at Hampi, Hospetetaluk, Bellary

district

1.92

31. Conservation of Sri Eshwara (Siddeshwara) temple at Hirebevanur, Indi taluk,

Vijayapura district

15.44

32. Conservation of Sri Sangameshwara temple at Kadlivada, Sindagitaluk,

Vijayapura district

33.74

Total 13th finance grant 79.17

Other Programmes

33. Acquisition of land surrounded by World and historical monuments, providing

fencing for the acquired land, providing shelters to inscriptions and fixing

inscriptions in either masonry pedestals or wooden pedestals with a brief

description of the inscriptions.

1.04

34. Salary bill for the security persons are deployed in sub-offices, museums and

monuments coming under Commissioner office.

9.73

35. Estimate scrutiny charges. 0.48

36. Conservation of Vimanagopura and door for Sri Bhujangeshwara temple at

Ummattur, ChamarajanagarTaluk and district. 0.94

Total other programmes 12.19

Total 059 – other expenditure 588.94

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Rs. In lakhs


On-going work

1. Restoration and improvement of LingayathBhavan at Dharwad 47.96

Total 059 – other expenditure 47.96

2205-00-107-0-01 (Plan) 059- other expenditure

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Rs. In lakhs

On-going work

1. Development and maintenance of garden at Wellington Government museum,

Mysuru

0.71

2. Development and maintenance of garden at Kittur fort, Kittur 5.21

Total on-going works 5.92

New works

1. Government Museum, Mangalore DG Set service charge. 0.04

Total new works 0.04

Total 059 other expenditure 5.96

2205-00-107-0-01 (Plan) 200 Maintenance

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Rs. In lakhs

On-going work

1. Construction of Box culvert across the SWD behind Venkatappa Art Gallery to

connect Kasturba Road in Bengaluru

6.00

2. Development and maintenance of Government museum, Bengaluru 17.00

3. Construction of Mahadwara of Government museum, Gadag 1.21


New works

4. Development and maintenance of garden of Government museum, Chitradurga 0.71

5. Development and maintenance of garden of Government museum,

Hoovinahadagali, Bellary

2.01

6. Development and maintenance of garden of Shivappanayaka palace, Shimoga 2.21

7. Development and maintenance of garden of Government museum at Kittur,

Bailahongalataluk, Belagavi district

3.00

8. Development and maintenance of garden of Government museum, Gadag. 2.33


Other programmes

9 Conservation of painting works in Auditorium and first floor building in

Venkatappa Art Gallery, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru.

3.39

10 Conservation of AC repair works in Auditorium and First Floor Building in

Venkatappa Art Gallery, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru.

0.85

11 Borewrll repairs works at Government Museums, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru. 0.47

12 03 New office boards supply and providing charges. 0.44

Total other programmes 5.15

Total 200 maintenance 39.62

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Head of Account: 4202-04-101-0-02 139 Major works

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Rs. In lakhs


1. Development of museums at Bagalakote district 50.00

2. Conservation and development of Heritage building (Navab period) at Savanur,

Savanurtaluk, Haveri district. (Conservation of museum)

97.40


On-going works

3. Construction of Government museum at Hassan 46.93

4. Annual maintenance of head office building, LED and Lighting and Solar

lighting, Batteries and gardening and other miscellaneous works

1.73

5. Asphalt of Government museum premises, Bengaluru 3.88

6. Development of Government museum at Basavakalyana, Bidar (ramp and other

facilities)

11.50

7. Development of Government museum at Raichur (ramp and other facilities) 4.81

8. Development of Government museum at Gadag (Electrification work) 8.56


New works

9. Construction of 2 phase Government Museum Building at Hassan, Hassan

district

13.37


Total 139 Major works 238.18

20. Collaboration with Private Agencies (PPP):

As per the Government order No: KASAMVA/132/KMU/2017dated 27-09-

2017 and Government order No: KASAMVA/132/KMU/2017dated 16-03-

2018 30% of Departmental contribution i.eRs 27.60 lakh grant released to Sri

DharmasthalaDharmothana Trust for the conservation of 01) Sri

MalleMalleshwara temple, Kaginelle village, Byadaghitaluk, Haveri district

02) Karpureshwara temple 03) Kalleshwara temple 04) Lakshmi

Narasimhaswamy temple.

A grant of Rs.30.00 lakh has been released to Sri

DharmasthalaManjunatheswaraDharmothana Trust during the financial year

2017-18 for the conservation of 16 monumentscoming under 14th phase of the

action plan as per Government order

No.KASAMVA/176/KMU/2017dated:21.03.2018 which has to be carried out

in collaboration with this Department.

Evaluation workhas not been carried outduring the year 2017-18.

21. Appointment of personnel from outsourcing by the outside Agency:

The security personnel have been appointed through the outsourcing

agencies to look after State Protected Monuments and Museums coming under

the jurisdiction of the department after following the procedure under KTTP

Act and Rules by calling tenders. The services of the following personnel are

being obtained for the office works in the interest of administration through the

outsourcing agency.

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Sl.No Designation of the post from Outsource Cadre No of the posts

1 Archaeological conservation Engineer C 02

2 Photographer C 01

3 Literature assistant C 02

4 Computer operator C 05

5 Drivers C 03

6 Security persons D 104

7 Group D D 07

Total 124

22. Appointment of Home Guards:

For the surveillance and security of ancient sites in and around historical

Hampi and Anegundi the services of 40 Home Guards have been obtained

through the Director General, State Home Guards Unit, Bengaluru as per G.O.

No.KASAMVA/77/KMU/2016 dated 19-08-2016.

23. Grant-in-Aid:

a) Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority:-

As per Government Order a grant of Rs.53.25 lakhs has been released to

Hampi World Heritage Management Authority for their annual maintenance

during 2017-18 under grant-in-aidand general expenditure.

b) SahyadhriHeritage Development Authority:

As per Government Order agrantRs.9.00 lakh has been released at an

instalment of Rs.2.25 lakh every quarterly towards the payment of staff and

maintenance of Authority during the financial year 2017-18.

c) Lakkundi Development Authority:

Even though Lakkundi Development Authority is yet to be constituted by

the Government of Karnataka, Government in G.O.No: KASAMVA/ 89

/KMU/ 2017 dated:16-08-2017 has nominated for a committee consisting of

the President, Vice-President and members.

d) Chalukya Development Authority:

As per the Government order No: KASAMVA/ 89 /KMU/ 2018

dated:12-03-2018 for the Chalukya Development Authority President

and Vice-President and members have been nominated by Government.

InGovernment order No:KASAMVA/ 21 /KMU/ 2018 Dated:27-03-

2018 8 posts have been created for the administrative convenience of

Chalukya Development Authority which includes Badami, Aihole,

Pattadakallu.

24. Revenue Receipts:

From various sources the following revenue receipts have been received during

2017-18.

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Details of Revenue Receipts:

Sl. No. Various sources Revenue Receipt

in lakhs (Rs.)

1 Entrance fee from Museums (Bengaluru &Mangaluru) 23.30

2 Auditorium rent (Venkatappa Art Gallery) 1.68

3 Rent from canteen building (Bengaluru) 2.22

4 Sale proceeds from sale of publications. 2.79

5 Fees from filming/documentary in and around

monuments.

0.59

6 Fees obtained from Right to Information Act. 0.0054

Total 30.58

25. The P.D. Deposit of the Department :

The P.D. Account (A/c. No.06000001) of the Commissioner, Archaeology,

Museums and Heritage Department is continued for a period of one year from

01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018under the Head of Account8443-00-106-3-18

consisting of an amount of Rs.10,85,00,369.00 as perG.O.No.

AAEE/53/TAR/2017, Bangalore dated 06.09.2017. During the Financial Year

2017-18 for the Deposit of the P.D Account Rs 6.67.82.000/- grant released

from various departments.

During the current year the following conservation works had been carried out

with the expenditure noted against them.

Sl

No


Rs. In lakhs

1. Conservation of Magadi fort at Magadi, Ramanagar district 44.27

2. Development of Roerich and Devikarani Roerich estate 68.03

3. Renovation of Dr.M.H.Marigowda library building at Lalbhag, Bengaluru 58.80

4. Conservation and renovation of historical statues at Cubbon park, Bengaluru 2.20

5. Conservation of dilapidated wall in right side entrance of the door of Sri Malleshwara

temple, Madhugiritaluk, Tumkur district

17.90

6. Conservation and development of Sri KasthuriRangappanayaka fort at Sira, Tumkur

district

74.75

7. Conservation of mantapa (4 pillars) near Sri Ranganthaswamy temple Shivanasamudra,

Kollegaltaluk, Chamarajanagar district

5.00

8. Conservation of Sri Kamakameshwari temple at Ramanuja road, Mysuru 15.00

9. Conservation of Sri KhilleVenkataramanaswamy temple at Mysuru Palace premises,

Mysuru

13.90

10. Conservation of Sri Panduranga temple at Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru 10.83

11. Conservation of Sri KoteMaramma temple at Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru 16.82

12. Conservation of Sri Gayathridevi temple at Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru 17.52

13. Conservation of Rajagopura and prabhavali of Sri Shwethavarahaswamy temple at

Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru

22.21

14. Conservation of Rajagopura and prabhavali of Sri KoteAnjaneya temple and Sri

Ganapathi temple at Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru

4.01

15. Conservation of Nandi at Chamundi hill, Mysuru 5.38

16. Conservation of Rajagopura and prabhavali of Sri Lakshmiramanaswamy temple at

Mysuru Palace premises, Mysuru

16.18

17. Conservation of Sri Channakeshava temple at Dharmapura, Hunasurtaluk, Mysuru district 17.56

18. Conservation of pathway from Kodandarama temple to Bazar at Hampi, Hospetetaluk,

Bellary district

26.58

19. Conservation of right side wall of Sri JwalamukhiThripuraSundarammanni temple at

Uttanahalli, Mysurutaluk, Mysuru district

4.07

20. Conservation of ticket counter of Sri Chamundi temple at Chamundi hill, Mysuru 12.50

21. Conservation of stone steps near south door at Anegundi, Koppala district 4.00

Total 457.51

26. Tourism Department:

Tourism Department Head of Account No:5452-01-800-0-14 132under the

capital expenses plan Rs.1410.00 lakh grant released and Rs.632.94 lakh grant

has released for the following works.

Sl

No

Details of works Paid

amount

Rs. In

lakhs

1. Conservation of St. Philomena Church at Mysuru 134.68

2. Conservation and Restoration of fortwall near TMC opposite entrance gate sides, near

elephant gate, entrance to S.R.Patna from NH-275 and six batheries at Srirangapatna

Heritage City, Town and Taluk, Mandya district. 66.25

3. Conservation of vahanamantapa opposite to Sri Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple at

Melukote.

2.69

4. Conservation of Hebbagilu near Sri Pete Anjaneyaswamy temple at Melukote 4.42

5. Conservation of mantapa opposite to polytechnic at Melukote 11.63

6. Conservation and Restoration ofMaddina mane near elephant gate and next to lawer

house near Hanging bridge near obilique and near Tippu's dead body location,

Srirangapatna Heritage City, Town and Taluk, Mandya district.

27.37

7. Conservation and Restoration of fortwall of Bengaluru gate 3rd fortification Right side

and left side, elephant gate and Mysore gate 2nd entrance left side fort wall at

Srirangapatna Heritage City, Town and Taluk, Mandya district.

20.00

8. Conservation of Sri Agastheshwara temple at T.Narasipura, Mysuru district 40.93

9. Conservation of Sri Lakshmiramana temple at Mysuru palace premises, Mysuru 18.70

10. Conservation of Sri Prasannakrishna temple at Mysuru palace premises, Mysuru 20.52

11. Conservation of Sri Shwethavaraha temple at Mysuru palace premises, Mysuru 51.80

12. Conservation of Sri Thrineshwara temple at Mysuru palace premises, Mysuru 29.04

13. Conservation of Sri Kashilingeshwara temple at Tarikallu village, Hunsurtaluk, Mysuru

district

47.20

14. Conservation of Sri Adinatha temple at Markuli, Hassan taluk, Hassan district 53.89

15. Conservation of Sri Parshwanatha temple at Halebelagola, Hassan taluk, Hassan district 27.99

16. Conservation of Sri Shanthinatha temple at Jinanathapura, Channarayapattanataluk,

Hassan district

8.99

17. Conservation of pushkarani at Halebelagola, Channarayapattanataluk, Hassan district 7.66

18. Conservation of Sri Muthinaveerabhadra temple at Halebeedu, Belurtaluk, Hassan

district

23.37

19. Conservation of Dilapilated compound wall around Edward Statue at Cubbon Park

premises Bengaluru

19.20

20. Departmental work estimates technical scrutinycharges 16.61

Total 632.94

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27. Declaration as State Protected Monuments:

The following ancient monuments have been declared as state protected

monuments during 2017-18.

As per the Government order No KASAMVA 34 KMU 2017 dated

05.04.2017 KumararamaKummataDurgha area inKoppalataluk, Koppala

district is declared as State Protected Monument.


15.11.2017 Sri UgraNarasimhaSwamy temple and Sri

VaradharajaSwamy temple of Maddur town, Mandya districtis declared

as State Protected Monument.


10.01.2018 Ancient temple complex atop the Kanakagiri Hill in

Maleyuru village, ChamarajaNagaratalukand district is declared as State

Protected Monument.


26.03.2018 SriRamalingeshwara temple (SwayambhooRamanatha) in

Mogha village, Chincholitaluk, Kalaburaghi district is declared as State

Protected Monument.

28. Department website:

The website of the department has been developed on par with site map

guidelines provided by Kannada, Culture and Information department to this

department. The website consists of the History and main activities of the

department, progress achieved by the department during the preceding 3 years,

annual reports, Archaeological act and rules, departmental publication details,

right to information act, section 4(1)a and 4(1)b for the information of the

public, citizen charter, directory of state protected monuments and brief about

the monuments, important government orders relating to the department, News

and Events, information regarding Tenders. There is provision for

improvement of the website after receiving query and FAQ (Frequently Asked

Questions).

29. Heritage Committee:

The details of the continuation of Heritage Area Development and experts

committee.

Sl

No

Details of the Committee Government Order No. Period

From To

1 Mysuru Heritage Area

Development Experts Committee

KASAMVA 150 KMU 2017

Bengaluru,

Dated 13.09.2017

01.04.2017 31.03.2022

2 Srirangapattana Heritage Area


For the continuation of this

committee the proposal has been

submitted to Government

01.04.2018 31.03.2020

3 Gulbarga Heritage Area




submitted to Deputy

Commissioner of Kalaburaghi.

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4 Bidar Heritage Area Development

Experts Committee

KASAMVA 238 KMU 2016

Bengaluru,

Dated 01.03.2017

10.12.2018 09.12.2020

5 Kittur Heritage Area Development

Experts Committee




- -

6 Vijayapura Heritage Area





02.04.2018 01.04.2020

7 Bengaluru City Heritage Area

Development – Constitution of

Experts Committee

Amendment proposals of

committee members list has send

to the government.

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30. Technical Advisory Committee:

Details of the non-official members of the Technical Committee which accords

Technical and Administrative sanctions to the conservation work estimates of the

Department is as below.

In Government Order No.KASAMVA 111 KMU 2015 Dated:20.07.2015 the tenure of the committee is extended for a further period of 3 years from

01.04.2015 to 31.03.2018.

1. Sri B. Ashwathanarayana, Former Secretary, PWD Department.

2. Dr. H.M.Siddanagoudar, Former Director (Museums), Department of

Archaeology, Museums and Heritage.

3. Sri S.V.Venkateshaiah, Former Regional Director, Archaeological Survey

of India.

31. Departmental Library:

The Department has in its possession a very rare library consisting of books

mainly on archaeology, history, art, culture, Heritage etc., with a collection of

approximate 18398 books which will cater to the needs of scholars, researchers

and public, free for entrance. Interested persons and academicians are utilising

the services of this library.

32. The details regarding the Questions of legislative Assembly and

Legislative Council/ Assurance/ LokaSabha and RajyaSabha questions for

the year 2017-18:

Sl.No Subject L.A.

Question

L.C.

Question

Call

attention

Assurance Lokasabha

RajyaSabha

L.A L.C

1) Administrative

Matters 19 31 00 00 00 00 00

2) Regarding

Museum 01 05 00 00 00 01 00

3) Conservation

Information 05 07 04 16 01 - -

4) Heritage - - - - - - - 5) Budget

Division - 04 - - - - -

Total 25 47 04 16 01 01 00

33. Pending paragraph of Audit reports:

There are totally 31 audit paras pending. Already para wise remarks have been

furnished to these Audit Paras. The audit of the accounts of the Department up

to 2015-16 and 2017-18 has been completed.

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34. Training undergone by the Officers and Officials of the Department :

During 2017-18Training undergone by the Officers and Officials of the

Departmentthe details are as below.

Sl

No

Mode of Training , Place and Date No. of

officers

deputed

No. of

officials

deputed

1) Office procedure, E-Governance training, Mysoru, From 03-04-2017 to 05.04.2017, and from 26.10.2017to

27.10.2017.

- 2 (Non

Technical)

2) “RTI ACT 2005” and Karnataka public record maintain rules

of 2010 and 2013 in Mysoru, from 11.4.2017 to 13.4.2017

and 27.03.2018 to 28.03.2018.

- 3 (Non

Technical)

3) Audit and Preparation of Audit Compliance report. Mysore.

From17.04.2017 to 19.04.2017.from

21.09.2017to22.09.2017..

-

4 (Non

Technical)

4) CCA Rules1957, Departmental Inquiry.Mysoru.

From 24.04.2017 to 26.04.2017. - 3 (Non

Technical)

5) E-Procurement and tender management.Mysoru.

From 25.04.2017 to26.04.2017. - 2 (Non

Technical)

6) Effective Office procedure management, Mysoru.

From 29.05.2017 to30.05.2017. - 2 (Non

Technical)

7) Pension Issues. Mysoru.

From 09-05-2017 to 11.05.2017. - 1 (Non

Technical)

8) “LMS / FMS / CMS and Record Room management”.

Mysoru. From 16.05.2017 to 17.05.2017. - 1 (Non

Technical)

9) Service Conditions and Pay Fixation, Mysoru.

From 19.05.2017 to 20.05.2017. - 2 (Non

Technical)

10) “Stress Management”, Mysuru.

From 22.05.2017 to 23.05.2017. From 15.09.2017 to

16.09.2017.

- 4 (Non

Technical)

11) Budget preparation, Audit letter preparation, Finance

management training, Mysuru,

From 24.05.2017 to 26.05.2017. From 25.09.2017

to27.09.2017. From14.11.2017 to .16.11.2017.

- 4 (Non

Technical)

12) 85th Common Foundation Course)(CFC). Mysuru.

From05/06/2017 to29/07/2017.

- 1 (Non

Technical)

13) 86th Common Foundation Course)(CFC).Mysuru.

From 08.11.2017to 03.01.2018. - 1 (Non

Technical)

14) E-Governance, Mysuru.

From 22.02.2018to 24.02.2018.

- 1 (Non

Technical)

15) Temple Architecture in Stapatis, Mysuru,

From 10.10.2017to 11.10.2017.

2(technical) 8 (Non

Technical)

Total 02 39

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35. Right to Information Act:

The commissionrate was in receipt of 38 applications under RTI, Act for which reply

had been furnished to the concerned. 05 application from Sub Offices and other12

applications were transferred from Government. Overall for 55 applications

reply had been furnished.

SI.

No

No of

applicati

ons

received

directly.

Applicati

ons

transferr

ed to the

office

from

governm

ent/ other

agencies.

Applicatio

ns

transferred

from the

Sub-

offices.

Total

No of

applic

ation

receiv

ed

Total no

of

Applicati

ons for

which

reply has

been

frunished

.

Appeal/

Applica

tion

No of

applicati

ons

directly

replied

by the

sub-

offices.

No of

Applica

tions

Transfe

rred

No of

Appli

cation

s

furnis

hing

the

Infor

matio

n.

Pendin

g

Applica

tions.

01 38 12 05 55 55 04 09 05 50 00

36. Superannuation :

05 officials (Group ‘A’-01, Group ‘D’-04) retired from Government service on

attaining the age of Superannuation during 2017-18.

37. Appointment:

02 posts of First Division Assistants and 01 post of Second Division Assistant

have been filled up through K.P.S.C.

38. Court Cases in different Courts:

Sl.No Name of the Court Total No. of cases Cases

settled

Cases to be

settled

1 Supreme Court, New Delhi 01 - 01

2 High Court of Karnataka, Gulbarga,

Dharwad 92 03 89

3 Taluk and District Court 06 - 06

4 DC Court 01 - 01

5 Karnataka Administrative Tribunal 07 01 06

Total 107 04 103

39. Pinakin App:

Pinakin App facility has been provided in the Government Museum, Bengaluru

for the convenience of the museum visitors and the details of important exhibits and

their particulars could be obtained on the spot itself.

As explained above the various activities assigned to the Department of

Archaeology, Museums and Heritage have been carried out during the year.

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KARNATAKA STATE ARCHIVES

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2017-18

The Directorate of Karnataka State Archives was established in 1973, Head

Office is located at Vidhana Soudha/Vikasa Soudha, Bangalore. Has its branches

Mysore & Dharwar, is under the administrative control of Kannada and Culture

Secretariat of State Government. The Karnataka State Archives is the custodian of

Government and Private Records and preserve and protect the

documents/papers/records/books/manuscripts of historical importance and permanent

value. Since its inception the department has been providing available evidential

information to researchers, scholars, students, general public and government offices

as and when required. Closed ‘B’ and ‘C’ files are being received in the Directorate

and preserved for a stipulated period and made available on request. The time barred

records are weeded out and records bearing historical and enduring value are retained

permanently in the Directorate.

The Directorate also undertakes survey work in the taluks and districts of the

State identifies and collect documents relating to Karnataka History. This work is

being carried out effectively and with utmost responsibility in order to enrich the

glorious history of Karnataka. Historical Documents collected from private

individuals, institutions, religious mutts and important personalities are preserved

scientifically in the Directorate. Oral History programme, envisages recording

reminiscences of freedom fighters and eminent personalities throwing light on the

history of Karnataka and those who have contributed to the development of society.

It is very important that information contained in the records of historical

value, preserved in the Directorate, are easily and quickly made available. This is

possible only when subject indices are prepared. With this in mind, the Directorate has

prepared descriptive index to substantial no. of historical documents and hosted on the

web. The address of the website is Http://Kannadasiri.kar.nic.in/ archives By

perusing this web site, any one, in the world can familiarize with the reference media

of the Department. Karnataka State Archives has become first in launching

a programme of this kind in the entire country.

Staff position of The Directorate

Group Sanctioned

posts

Posts filled up Post vacant

A 9 04 05

B 15 05 10

C 48 25 23

D 33 05 28

Total 105 39 66

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BUDGETARY POSITION

During the financial year 2017-18, Government has sanctioned Rs.678.00

Lakhs under Non-Plan under Plan to this Directorate. Apart from meeting the salary of

staff and officers, the budget allotment has also been utilized to meet expenditure

relating to day to day activities of the Directorate, preservation of documents and for

the programmes that could help researchers and public at large to get required

information easily and enrich their knowledge. Steps has be taken to acquire copies of

records of Kittur Rani Chennamma, Hyder Ali, Tippu Sultan and British

Commissioner’s (1881-1947) Rule from India Office Library, London, France and

other States Archives visit & collect the records.

The Annual Programme of Karnataka State Archives is allotted in between

Historical Records Section, General Records Section/Spare copy Section, Survey

Section, Library, Microfilm Section, Divisional Archives, Mysore, & Regional Office,

Dharwad. The programme undertaken by the above section is as below.

HISTORICAL RECORD SECTION

1) During the year 2017-18 Scholars from Karnataka, other States and Foreign

Scholars have visited Karnataka State Archives pursuing their Ph.D Degree and

information available has been provided.

2) Requests for Government Orders available in the Department has been received

from the public & other Government Departments and Institutions. Around 2050

requests have been met.

3) Approximately 716 applicants applied for information under RTI & Sakala and

they have been met.

4) An exhibition of Historical Records & Photographs to create awareness about the

importance of Documents amongst the Research Scholars & Public was held at

Akkamahadevi Womans University, Bijapur from 11.1.2018 to 12.1.2018 and

inaugurated by Prof. Sabeeha Bhomi Gowda, Vice Chancellor of the University.

5) An exhibition of Historical Records and Photographs to create awareness about the

importance of Historical Documents was held at Kannada University, Hampi from

17.1.2018 to 19.1.2018 and was inaugurated by Smt Mallika S.Ganti, Vice

Chancellor of the Kannada University.

6) On the occasion of the Karnataka State Archives “Foundation Day” an exhibition

of Historical Records & Photographs was held at Dharwad from 17.12.2017 to

19.12.2017 and was inaugurated by Sri Vedavyasa, Koulagi, Karnataka Bala

Bhavana Academy President & Smt Chaitra Shirura, Jilla Panchayat President,

Dharwad.

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7) “Mysore Government Orders, Circulars and Notifications pertaining to Scheduled

Caste & Scheduled Tribe “from the beginning (1860) to 1960”, the first of its kind

in Karnataka was published in 2 volumes during the year 2017-18. Under the

Scheduled Caste Sub Plan & Tribal Sub Plan programme.

8) An exhibition of Historical Records & Photographs was held on the occasion of

Children’s Day to educate & help them have a glimpse of history through our

documents from 11.11.2017 to 14.11.2017. The exhibition was inaugurated by the

Governor of Karnataka & the Minister for Kannada & Culture.

9) Under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan & Tribal Sub Plan programme in order to

encourage Schedule Caste & Schedule Tribe students to take up Research in Social

Science an honorarium of Rs.20,000/- has been provided to each Research Scholar.

10) A Workshop was conducted from 22.3.2018 to 24.3.2018 at Akkamahadevi

Womens University, Bijapur on “Importance of Historical Resources” to help

Research Scholars understand the Research Techniques.

11) A Workshop was conducted from 02.04.2018 to 07.04.2018 at Kannada

University, Hampi on “Historical Research Various Dimensions” and was

inaugurated by Smt Mallika S.Ganti, Vice Chancellor of the KannadaUniversity.

12) Old & Fragile documents on the verge of destruction have been rehabilitated by

subjecting approximately 33,000 to lamination and their life enhanced.

13) As a back-up to the original documents, the original documents have ben

digitized and uploaded in Departmental Server for the use of Scholars. This will

enable the Scholars to view the documents available in the Karnataka State

Archives from where ever they are.

14) Assistance and training is being provided to other Government Departments to

establish their Record Rooms in a small way.

SURVEY

Seminars have been conducted at National & State level. Workshops & voice

records of important personalities. Records have been collected from Private persons,

Instruction-Associations. Preservation of records financial assistant taken from

National Archives of India. The department has aimed certain objectives successfully

done from 2017-18 as given below.

National & State level seminars

Importance of historical records are highlited to students and scholars, with this

intention seminar are conducted with assistance of Universities. Survey section handle

these.

1. Seminar was held at Nrupatunga Arts, Commerce Management & Science First

Grade college, Gulburga. Dist. Dt. 27 & 28 March 2018 “ Malkhed – Through

the Ages.

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2. Shree Sangameshwara Arts & Commerce College, Chadachana, Vijayapura,

Dated: 11 & 12 Sept. 2017, “ The Legacy of Deccan Plateau”.

3. Sri Siddarameshwara Degree College, Kamala Nagar, Bidar, Dt. 9 & 10 Feb.

2018, Hydarbad Karnataka Suphi parampare.

Patragara koota

1. Principal, Government Swatantra First Grade College, Revaggi, Chittapura

Taluk, Gulbarga Dist.

2. Sri Vidyanidhi Womens First Grade College, Kembhavi, Yadagiri Dist.

3. Sri Ramachandra Veerappa, Womens College, Humanabad, Bidhar Dist.

4. B.V.Bhoomareddi, Arts, Science, Commerce, U.G. & P.G. College, Bidar

Dist.

Financial Central Grants.

The following applications received for Financial Assistance for Preservation

and Conservation of Manuscripts, Rare books Old and Rare Documents Record of

History during 2017-18.

1 Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of

Fundamental Research, Bellary Road, Bangalore-65 .

2 Vachana Chetan Trust(R) “Basavashraya” Plot No. 14-15 Mukti Dham Road,

Madhav Nagar, Bidar-585402 .

3 Dharma Chakra Trust R., Vidyamandira, No.2A, J.P.Road, Girinagara 1st

pahse, Hosakere halli, Bangalore – 560085.

4 B.M.Sri.Smaraka pratisthana (R) (B.M.Sri.Memorial Trust) M.V.Si.Research

Centre, B.M.Sri.Kalabhavana, 3rd Main Road, Narasimharaja Colony,

Bengaluru – 19.

5 . Dr. Santosh kumar Mahanty, C/o Sri. Jayaramu, 86/B. 16th Cross, Adipampa

Road, V.V.Mohalla, Mysore,

ORAL RECORDS

1. Dr. Siddalingaiah - held on dt. 28.07.2017. Akashavani, Bangalore.

2. Sri P.Dasanna, Freedom fighter - held on dt. 09.10.2017 Akashavani,

Bangalore.

REPROGRAPHY SECTION –MICROFILM UNIT

Microfilm unit is the one of the important wing of the Department of

Archives. Preservation of important documents is one of the major activities of

the department. Large number of records are microfilmed and preserved.

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The figures of work done during 2017-18 are as follows:-

No. of Historical documents microfilmed - 27600 pages

Processing of exposed microfilm rolls - 23 rolls

(2300 feet)

No. of rolls microfilmed examined - 23 rolls

Periodical check-ups of microfilm rolls - 205rolls

(20500 feet)

No. of rolls images supplied to the Scholars

for Research work - 88 rolls

Scrutiny of files received from H.R.S and other section -852 files

Trainees visited to microfilm section - 102 Trainees

Total number of documents 38,976 are Digitized (DOM) from 69 rolls.

Total number of documents 55,521 are transferred to microfilm rolls (COM).

Library

The Library attached to the Directorate of Karnataka State Archives contains

approximately 27000 collection of books related to Social, Cultural, Historical and

Administrative books. Mainly books pertaining to Historical, Assembly and Council

debates, Committee report etc. which are rare collection of books preserved in the

Library. Scholars, Historians and Public utilised the book as reference for their

research purpose.

During the year 2017-18, 452 books where referred by the Scholars. During the

year an ambitious programme of digitizing the Assembly debates from 1880 to 1980

was undertaken and Mysore Administration report (1864-1986) digitized and hosted

on the website for the benefit of research scholar.

DIVISIONAL ARCHIVES MYSORE

The Divisional Archives, Mysore is functioning in its own building.

The Divisional Archives Office at Mysore has custody of records relating to Mysore

Palace. Besides, it has also acquired private papers from prominent persons, freedom

fighters, institutions and religious mutts. Oral Recordings have also been made and

preserved for future use.

1. About Karnataka Gazette 7,16,862 pages have been scanned Document of

Mysore Palace about 4000 files are preserved with hand make paper.

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2. About 281 scholars who visited the office are helped in research, 1500

documents regarding Mysore administration Palace administration and

senses report 6253 pages are Xerox for their

3. Seminars were conducted in Chamaraj Nagar Dist., JSS 1st Grade College,

Hunusur, Govt. 1st Grade College, Moodigere, Chikkamagalur Dist, Govt.

1st Grade College.

4. Workshop was conducted and given one day training to District Office

Staff.

5. Patraga Koot was held in Govt. Pre-University college, Somavara Pet,

Govt. Arts college, Hassan, Gov. womens college, Maddur.

6. Voice recording and memories of Sri.Doddahatti Ramachandraish, Social

worker, Naguvan Halli, Sri.A.V.Narasimhamurty, Archeologist, and

Dr.B.Sheik Ali, Historian, has been preserved.

7. Exhibition were conducted in Maharaja college, Terician College,

Kalamandira, Rangayana, Mysore, The Poul International School, Belagola.

8. Acquistion document of Kodagu from Chief commissioner Office are to be

digitize. Letter correspondence are going.

REGIONAL ARCHIVES DHARWAD

1) Private Kannada English books of valuable historical records taken from

Late K.R. Basavaraj Rtd., Principal Karnataka University Dharwad to store

scientifically in this department.

2) Survey of Dharwad Commissioner Office with Historical documents going

on.

3) On request of Chairman, In Karnataka University, Gandhi Adhyana

conducted an exhibition of Freedom struggle of Gandhiji on Gandhi Jayathi

for 7 days.

4) Karnataka History Academy was conducted 31the Annual Seminar in that

place we are conducted an exhibition & sold books

5) Record & books acquire from Shimoga Dist. Office have been scanning,

digitized & send to Head office.

6) Procurement of Historical documents from Dr. Sorajini Chavalara, Retired

Principal Karnataka Mahila Vidya Pita, Hubli.

7) Letter Correspondence has been done with DC and Chief Executive

Engineer for Construction of new regional office in Dharwad.

8) With Assitant of Govt. Post Graduate Mahavidyala, Nagunda seminar

& exhibition was organized.

9) Voice recording of Smt.Leelavathi R Prasad, writer & ex-Minister

of Karnataka, & D:Srinivas Rithi, Rtd, prof. & History Researcher.

10) Survey of Annegeri Nation Status & Exhibition was done.

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Karnataka Gazetteer Department

Annual Report for the year 2017-18

The Department of Karnataka Gazetteer was established during 1958 with the

objective of revising the Gazetteers written before independence and compiling

Gazetteers for the districts in the post-independence period, as numerous changes had

taken place during the period. The Central Gazetteer unit laid down guidelines and

devised a common plan of content to have uniformity and to enable a wide coverage

of various aspects including trends of development. In accordance with this scheme

the repatterned series of District Gazetteers were brought out in English and were

published by the State Government. These included the Gazetteers of the then 20

districts existing in the State. The series was completed during 1990. Later, the revised

versions of District Gazetteers of Kodagu, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Mandya,

Kolar, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi Chamarajanagara and Tumkur Districts were

published. The Department has got translated the District Gazetteers pertaining to

Kodagu, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Mandya, Kolar, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

Districts under the scheme of translating the Gazetteers from Kannada to English

The Department has published 7 taluka Gazetteers of Mysore District.

Under the scheme of reprinting, the Department has reprinted and published

25 Volumes of rare and unavailable Gazetteers.

The Department has also broughtout the following special publications:

1) A Journey from Madras through the countries of Mysore, Canara and Malabar

by Sir Francis Buchanan (three volumes)

2) Glimpses of Karnataka (English)

3) Jewels of Administration (English)

4) Karnataka Minugu Nota (Kannada)

5) A Hand Book of Karnataka – 2015

6) ‘Tipu Sultan-A-Crusader for change

7) History of Mysore by Sri Hayavadan Rao (2017)

8) Karnataka Kaipidi – 2017

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9) Historical Sketches of the South of India in an attempt to trace the History of

Mysore by Mark Wilks (2018)

10) Karnataka through the Ages Edited by R R Diwakar. (2018)

All the publications of Gazetteer department are webhosted in department

website www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in

The allocation to the department for the year 2017-18 is Rs. 190.00 lakhs out of

which Rs. 132.90 lakhs were utilized.

In the year 2017-18 department has published 1) Historical Sketches of the South

of India in an attempt to trace the History of Mysore by Mark Wilks 2) Karnataka

through the Ages Edited by R R Diwakar and 3) Karnataka Kaipidi volumes

During the year 2018-19, Rs. 179.00 Lakhs were allotted to the department. The

Department has taken up the following Programmes under Revision of District

Gazetteers scheme.

District Gazetteer

1) Printing of Bidar District Gazetteer

2) Preparation of Bagalkote District Gazetteers

3) Preparation of Bengaluru District Gazetteers

Taluka Gazetteer

4) Printing of 1) Hiriyuru 2) Hosadurga 3) Holalkere

4) Davangere 5) Harihar 6) Harapanahalli Taluk

Gazetteers.

5) Preparation of 1) Chitradurga 2) Challakere

3) Molakalmuru 4) Channagiri 5) Honnali 6) Jagalur 7)

Koppal 8) Yalaburga 9) Gangavati 10) Kustagi Taluk

Gazetteers.

http://www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in/

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KANNADA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Annual Report for the year 2017-18

Setting up of Kannada Development Authority:- Kannada Development

Authority was constituted to implement the Karnataka State language policy and to

implement the accepted recommendations of Dr. Sarojini Mahishi report. It also

advises the Government to ensure usage of Kannada at all levels of the state

administration. The Kannada Development Authority Act 1994 has come into force

with effect from 01.11.1995.

Chairman:-

As per the Provisions of the Kannada Development Authority act, the authority

shall have one chairman, seven non-official members nominated by the Government

and seven ex-officio members. Their term will be for a period of three years. Prof.

S.G. Siddaramaiah has been appointed as Chairman from 02.11.2016.

In addition, the following officers are ex-officio members of authority.

1. Chairman, Kannada Sahitya Parishat

2. Chairman, Karnataka Sahitya Academy

3. Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries

4. Principal Secretary, Department of Kannada and Culture.

5. Principal Secretary, Department of Law and Parliamentary Affairs

6. Director, Department of Kannada and Culture

7. Director, Department of Translation

8. Secretary of the Authority - Member Secretary.

Schedule of establishment of the Kannada Development Authority

At present, Dr. K.Muralidhara, has been working as the Secretary from

25-02-2014 & as per the provisions of the Act, the remaining employees have been

appointed on deputation/outsource.

The following posts have been sanctioned by the Government for the office

of the Chairman, who gets the facilities of a Minister of Cabinet Rank.

1. Chairman - 01

2. Private Secretary - 01

3. Special Officer - 01

4. Personal Assistant - 04

5. Group ‘D’ - 04

6. Driver - 02

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5 persons are working in the Chairman’s office. Employees from Sl.No.3 to 5

have been appointed on contract/deputation basis, with prior approval of Government

and they will work till the term of the Chairman.

The following posts have been sanctioned by government for the office of the

Secretary.

Sl.

No. Designation of the post

Sanctioned

Post

Vacant

post

1 Secretary 01 -

2 Section Officer 01 -

3 Computer Programmer 01 -

4 Senior Assistant 01 -

5 Stenographer 01 -

6 First Division Assistants 02 -

7 Second Division Assistants 01 -

8 Typist 01 -

9 Driver 01 -

10 Group D 02 -

Out of the above Sl.No.1-4 have been filled on deputation from various

Departments. Sl.No. 5-10 are on outsource.

As on Date, No posts are vacant in the office of the Secretary

Meetings:

The Authority has convened 3 general body meetings during the current year

and has deliberated on various subjects and taken various decisions.

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Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts, Mysore


Chamarajendra government college of Visual Arts [CAVA] was established at Mysore vide

G.O.No. ED4/MS81/Bangalore, Dated.09.01.1981. CAVA is the only visual arts college run

by the Government of Karnataka under the Department of Kannada & Culture. CAVA is

permanently affiliated to the University of Mysore.

CAVA offers B.F.A. Degree course of five years duration-Foundation level of two

years and Degree of three years. Students can specialize in any of the following six

disciplines at the Degree level.

01. Painting

02. Graphics

03. Sculpture

04. Applied Art

05. Photography and Photo journalism

06. History of Art.

After graduation CAVA offers Post-graduation course in three disciplines viz: - Painting,

Sculpture and Graphics, which is of two years duration.

Details of Students admitted is as under

Sl.No. Students list for Department wise 2017-18

01 I Foundation 56

02 II Foundation 45

03 I B.F.A. 32

04 II B.F.A. 32

05 III B.F.A. 24

06 I M.F.A. 11

06 II M.F.A. 13

Total 213

For the benefit of extra knowledge collage has conducted two educational tours.

Tour expenditure is 1.25lakhs.

To give an additional edge collage has conducted special workshops and lectures

by inviting National and International field experts.

There is an opportunity to exhibit students art works to display in collage gallery.

Morethan 6000 art books are available for reference in the collage library.

Dr. K KHebbar endowment memorial award has been won by cava student for

academic year 2017-18.

Computer facility has been installed for all the departments/ sections.

Special guest lectures were arranged for B.F.A and M.F.A. courses.

Examination were conducted as per University of Mysore notifications.

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Released grant has utilized for following academic expenditures.

1. Students stipend

2. Guest Lecturers enumeration.

3. Outsource employees payments

4. Students educational tours

5. National workshops expenditures

6. Library expenditures.

Released grant of 2017-18 of Rs. 51.00 lakhs [Plan] and 49.50 lakhs has been utilized.

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HAMPI WORLD HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY


1 Constitution of

Authority

Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Hosapete has

comes under existence as per G.O. No.SAMKAE 97 KMU part (02)

Dated:21-03-2002

2 Jurisdiction 1. Hosapete Taluk:

a. Kamalapur Pattana Panchayat

b. Hampi Gram Panchayat

c. Mallapanagudi Garam Panchayat

d. Bukkasagar Gram Panchayat

e. Nagenahalli Gram Panchayat

f. Sitaramtanda Gram Panchayat

g. Kondanayakahalli come under CMC Hosapete

2. Gangavathi Taluk:

a. Anegundi Gram Panchayat

b. Sanapur Gram Panchayat

c. Sangapur Gram Panchayat

d. Mallapura Gram Panchayat

3 The Area & Zone As per Govt. Revised notification issued the LPA is extended from

135.66 to 236.46 Sq.km. Hosapete 14 villages Area 17255.61 Hectars

Gangavathi 15 villages Area 6390.22 Hectars Total Area 23645.83

Hectars i.e. 236.46 Sq.km

4 State level

Committee

Consists of:

a. The Chief Minister Govt., of Karnataka : Chairperson

b. The Minister in Charge of Ballari district: Vice Chairperson

c. The Minister in charge of Kannada & Culture: Member

d. The Minister in charge of Tourism: Member

e. Member of the Parliament and the State Legislature representing

the part or whole of Heritage Area whose constituency lie within

the jurisdiction of the Authority.

f. The Additional Chief Secretary of Government of Karnataka

g. The Secretary of Government in charge of Kannada and Culture

Department is member secretary.

h. Director General of Archaeological Survey of India or his nominee.

i. The Secretary of Government in charge of finance Department

j. The Secretary to Government in charge of Tourism

k. Chairperson of the Authority

l. The Director of Town Planning, Government of Karnataka

5 Authority

Committee Consists

of:

1. The Deputy Commissioner, Ballari District, Chairperson

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Koppal District, Co-Chairperson

3. The Director, State Archaeology and Musuems -Member

4. The Director of Town Planning, Bangalore -Member

5. The Director tourism, Bangalore -Member

6. Superintendent of Police, Ballari – Member

7. Superintendent of Police, Koppal –Member

8. The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India,

Bangalore Circle, Bangalore- Member

9. The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India,

Dharwad Circle, Dharwad -Member

10. The Chief Executive Officer Zilla Panchayat, Ballari – Member

11. The Chief Executive Officer Zilla Panchayat, Koppal – Member

12. The Deputy Conservator of Forest, Ballari – Member

13. The Deputy Conservator of Forest, Koppal – Member

14. The Commissioner, Hosapete Urban Development Authority,

Hosapete – Member

15. The Superintendent Engineer, Ballari Circle, Ballari – Member

16. The Deputy Environment Officer, Ballari – Member

17. The Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department Munirabad -

Member

18. Head of the Department of Archaeology, Kannada University,

Hampi – Member

19. The Executive Officer, Sri.Virupaksheswara temple and other

allied temples Hampi-Member

20. The Commissioner of the Authority member Secretary-Member

6 Establishment of

the Authority

1. Govt order No:SKD 97 KMU 98 (PII) Bangalore dated:25-3-2002

a. Commissioner (Senior Class-I) (1 post)

scale of pay (Rs.40,050 - 56,550)

b. Town Planning Officer (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.28,100 - 50,100)

c. Junior Town Planner (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

d. Accounts Superintendent (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.21,600 -

40,050)

e. Town Planning Supervisor (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.17,650 -

32,000)

f. Stenographer/Computer Programmer (1 post)

Scale of pay (Rs.14,550 - 26,700)

g. D.Group (4 posts) Scale of pay (Rs.9,600 - 14,550)

2) Additional Post Sanctioned vide Govt order No:PÀ¸ÀAªÁ 104

PÉJAAiÀÄÄ 2016 ¢£ÁAPÀ:08-08-2016 Extended for 2 years

from 28-05-2016

a. Project Manager (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

b. Civil Engineer (2 posts) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

c. Conservation Architect (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 -

43,200)

d. Social Coordinator ( 1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

e. GIS Expert (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

f. Architect (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.22,800 - 43,200)

g. Superintendent (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.20,000- 36,300)

h. Archaeologist (1post) Scale of pay (Rs.20,000 - 36,300)

i. First Division Asst. (2 posts) Scale of pay (Rs.14,550- 26,700)

j. Librarian (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.14,550 - 26,700)

k. Health Inspector (1 post) Scale of pay (Rs.14,550 - 26,700)

l. Surveyors (2 posts) Scale of pay (Rs.11,600 - 21,000)

m. Driver (2 posts) Scale of pay (Rs.11,600 - 21,000)

7 The working of

Act & Rules

Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act 2002 is in

force. Hampi World Heritage Area Management Rules-2010 has been

approved by the Government in 21-05-2011

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8. Office Organization

Chairman & Co-Chairman

I. 10 Posts sanctioned during the formation of HWHAMA (from 21-03-2002)

Commissioner

II. Additional 17 posts (Temporary) Sanctioned to the HWHAMA (from 28-05-2016

for 2 years)

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Planning

Officer

(1 post)

Junior Town

Planner

(1 post)

Account

Superintendent

(1 post)

Town Planning

Supervisor

(1 post)

Stenographer/

Computer

Programmer

(1 post)

D.Group

(4 Posts)

Project Manager

(1 post)

Civil Engineer

(2 posts)

Conservation

Architect

(1 post)

Social

Coordinator

(1 post)

GIS Expert

(1 post)

Architect

(1 post)

Superintendent

(1 post)

Archaeologist

(1 post)

FDA

(2 posts)

Librarian

(1 post)

Health

Inspector

(1 post)

Surveyors

(2 posts)

Driver

(2 posts)

9 As per Govt.Notification No.NAE/87/GVAPRA/2004 Dt.1-12-2004 L.P.A is decleared

in the Hampi World Heritage Area.

10 Achievem

ents

1) An amount of Rs.353.00 lakhs released to Archaeology, Museums and

Heritage, Mysuru for the works of conservation of Ghat at Anegundi

and Anesalu & Ontesalu , Anegundi village, Gangavathi taluk, Koppal

District.

2) An amount of Rs.31.60 lakhs released to Archaeology, Museums and

Heritage, Mysuru for the works of Restoration of Historic pathway

(Chakratirtha) Hampi Area, Hosapete taluk, Ballari District.

3) Tractor trolly & Water tanker are procured for Rs.3.04 lakhs for the

management of solid waste in villages in the Hampi Gram Panchayat.

4) 13 Battery Operated Vehicles women drivers have been engaged

through E-Tender in Labour Department minimum wages.

5) 20 cleaning labours and 3 appe drivers are engaged through E-Tender

in Labour Department minimum wages for work of management of

solid waste in villages in the Hampi Gram Panchayat.

11 Security

personnel

and

cleaning

As per the meeting proceedings held on 04-02-2013 Home guards are

appointed.

12 Financial

Position

During the year 2017-18 the total grant released to Hampi World Heritage

Area Management Authority, Hosapete for payment of salary and other

allowances of staff, Administrative expenditure, cleaning staff and

security staff expenditure and other expenditure of the Authority are as

follows.

(Rs.in lakhs)

Sl.

No

Head of Account

2205-00-103-0-18

Grant

allotted

Grant Released Exp

endi

ture

1 101-Grant in Aid –

Salaries

11.00 8.25 8.25

2 103-Grant in Aid - General 60.00 45.00 45.0

0

WORKING STRENGTH

During the period 2017-2018 the total working strength of the Authority is as under:

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I. 10 Posts sanctioned during the formation of HWHAMA (from 21-03-2002)

Name of the

Group

Sanctioned

posts

Filled up

posts

Vacant

Posts

Remarks

A 02 01 01 Commissioner post filled up on 05-02-

2018

B 02 01 01

01 Town Planner post filled up on

deputation from Town and Country

Planning Dept

C 02 01 01

01 post filled up under minimum pay of

the concerned post’s pay scale on

temporary basis

D 04 02 02

02 posts filled up under minimum pay of


temporary basis

Total 10 05 05

II. Additional 17 posts (Temporary) Sanctioned to the HWHAMA (from 28-05-2016

for 2 years )

A - - -

B 07 01 06

01 post filled up under minimum pay of


temporary basis

C 10 05 05

05 posts filled up under minimum pay of


temporary basis.

Total 17 06 11

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KARNATAKA BORDER AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR- 2017-18.

Karnataka Border Area Development Authority has been established in the

year 2010 under the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority Act-2010. 19

Border districts consisting of 52 Talluks and Border Area of 6 outside States comes

under the perview of KBADA Act. The Karnataka Border Area Development

Authority is taking up different developmental works in these areas.

During the year 2017-18, Rs.5000.00 lakhs has been alloted in the budget

under head of account 4202-04-800-1-08. Rs 5000-00 lakhs was spent during the year

for programmes mentioned in the action plan like cultural Halls, School rooms, open

air theatres, computer rooms/Computer purchase, Sports rooms, Libraries, Road

repairs/constructions, and water filter units for schools, Check dam, Community Halls,

Hostel Construction, Solar lights and cultural programs in the border areas

of 19 districts and 52 taluks, and 6 outside state of border area of Karnataka state.

Details of grants allotted to the KBADA for different programmers:

Details of programmes/works No.of Programmes/works

taken

Amount released

(In Rs.)

1. School rooms(additional) 53 10,29,50,000

2. Cultural bhavans 23 6,13,00,000

3. Open air theatres 2 7,50,000

4. Libraries 4 58,00,000

5. Computer rooms /purchase 3 35,00,000

6. Sports rooms 3 35,00,000

7. School compounds/ Toilets/ Play

grounds 22 2,29,25,000

8. Roads repair/Drainage works 454 20,83,86,528

9. Check dam 5 12,50,000

10. Cultural programmes 85 3,23,00,000

11. Community Halls 7 1,67,50,000

12. Hostel construction 3 1,00,00,000

13. Solar Lights 32 89,60,000

14. Administrative/other office

expenses - 1,42,04,460

Total 49,25,75,988

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Department of Information and Public Relations


Index

Chapters

Page no.

Chapter- 1

1. Introduction to the Department

2. Bird’s-eye view of the activities

3. Details of the Budget

3

3

4

Chapter- 2

4. Head office

5. Administration

6. Grant-in-aid for programmes

7. Direction and Administration

8. Film Section

9. Photo Section

10. International Film Festival

11. Film artistes welfare fund

12. Information Centers

13. Press and News Section

14. Journalists welfare Programmes

15. Public contact and Field Publicity Section

16. Special Component Programme

Schedule Caste Sub plan (A)

Tribal Sub Plan (B)

17. Commercial Publicity

18. Publication Section

19. Capital outlay on Information and Publicity

20. Patrika Bhavan

21. Chalanachitra Amrutha Mahotsava Bhavana

4

4

5

5

6-8

8

9

10

10

11

11-14

14-16

16-18

18-21

21-22

22-23

23

23

Chapter- 3

22. Karnataka Media Academy

23. Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy

24. Karnataka State Temperance Board

24-28

29-31

31-34

Chapter- 4

Part 1

25. Existing Law, Rules

Part 2

26. Committees Formed

Part 3

27. Study and Evaluation

Part – 4

28. Publicity of Study Reports

34

35

35

35

Chapter- 5

29. Details of Staff Strength

30. Modernization of Department, Administrative steps,

Social Media, IT Hub

31. Disciplinary Actions

35-37

37-38

39

Chapter – 6

34. Audit details

35. Details of questions from Legislative Assembly-

Legislative Council

36. Cases in the Court

37. Right to Information

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39

40

40

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Chapter-1

The Department of Information and Public Relations works as

a connecting link between Government and the public and plays an important role in

reaching the pro-people programmes and schemes of the Government to them.

Publicity is given through TV, Radio, Electronic Media, and Print Media along with

traditional medias like Street Play, Music-theatre and also through new media such as

Internet, Facebook, Twitter etc.

A brief introduction to the Department of Information and Public Relations and

a bird’s-eye view of the activities in 2017-18 is given below:

Department was formed as Publicity Department in 1949 and marching

forward successfully leaving behind 65 years of legacy.

Later it was named as ‘Department of Information Publicity’, ‘Department of

Information’ and now it is named as ‘Department of Information and Public

Relations’.

Director is the head of the Department. More than 50 officers and more than

300 staff are working under him.

The Department has district offices in 30 district head quarters and has

information centers in New Delhi and Hubballi.

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES:

The Department is prominently using following mass media to provide

information about the Government programmes to the public:

Print Medium

Television and Radio

Documentaries/ short films

Highway hoardings

Films

Exhibition

Tableaux

Song and drama

Social Media

Digital Media

Booklets, handbills, Folders, periodicals

A Grant-in-aid of Rs.44,683.40 lakhs has been provided for publicity activities

in the above mentioned medias in 2017-18.

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CHAPTER-2

HEAD OFFICE:-

The head office of the Department is located at No. 17, Bhagawan Mahaveera

Road (Infantry Road), Bengaluru. Following sections are functioning effectively to

take up the activities of the Department.

1. Administration Section

2. Photo and Film Section

3. Commercial Publicity Section

4. Publication Section

5. Press and News Section

6. Field Publicity Section

7. Accounts Section

1. ADMINISTRATION SECTION:

Head office has the responsibility to provide proper guidance and necessary

publicity materials and required grants from time to time. 4 Joint Directors and 6

Deputy Directors are assisting the Director in administration and in implementing the

plan programmes of the Department.

Apart from Karnataka Civil Service Rules/Acts, the Department is governed by

following acts/ rules for the purpose of providing accreditation, pension and subsidy

to quality films etc.

1. Karnataka Media Accreditation Rules- 2009

2. Karnataka Senior Journalists Welfare Funds Rules- 2009

3. Karnataka Working Journalists Welfare Fund Trust Rules- 2009

4. Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy Rules -2009

5. Kannada Film Policy-2011

6. Advertisement Policy -2013

The Grant-in-aid and the capital outlay for the following programmes are as

follows:

(Rs. in lakhs)

International Film Festival 622.00

Karnataka State Temperance Board 190.00

Karnataka Media Academy 154.00

For maintenance of Dr. Rajkumar Memorial 25.00

Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy 200.00

Construction of Patrika Bhavana 38.70

Continued works of Varthasoudha 966.01

Gandhi Bhavana 2324.60

The remaining allocation has been utilized for the implementation

of ongoing plan programmes, salary of the staff, office maintenance, stationary, rent,

electricity and other expenditure.

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DIRECTION AND ADMINISTRATION:

Under this head of account, allocation is being utilized for modernization of the

department mainly for repair of vehicles, purchase of new vehicles, maintenance of

buildings and incurring expenditure on arrangement of functions and meetings and for

stationary, electricity, water, rent, telephone charges and for paying salary to staff and

officers.

On 2nd October, 2017, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, a program was

organised to honour a person or organisation upholding Gandhian principles and

accordingly, Shri.H.S.Doreswamy, Freedom fighter was awarded with “Gandhi Seva

Prashasthi Karnataka 2017” which included an amount of Rs.5 lakhs.

Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated in all District centers.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, a sound and light programme emphasizing

his life and contribution towards nation was successfully organised in all the 30

District centers.

The Details of Allocation Released and Expenditure for this Purpose: Head

Of Account 2200-60-001-0-01

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Plan Non-plan Plan Non-Plan

Allocation 126.00 1198.00 375.00 1103.00 44683.40

Expenditure 103.63 1069.00 237.16 1019.29 38798.56

(Central Share: 0: State Share: 100%)

2) FILM SECTION:-

In order to encourage and develop kannada film industry, the Department

provides 100 per cent exemption of entertainment tax to Kannada and regional

language films, Subsidy to quality films, Award and recognition to best films, artistes,

technicians, directors and producers and single window system for providing film

shooting permission with ease.

Subsidy amount facility for Kannada and other Regional language films has

been increased from 75 to 125.

Subsidy to build Janata Cinema Theatres in district and Taluk centers.

Establishment of “Best Short Movie” award to encourage the production of

short movies in Kannada.

Distribution of Annual State Award on Dr.Rajkumar’s Birth Anniversary.

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Celebration of Dr.Rajkumar’s Birth Anniversary on 24th April every year in all

District centers.

Permission to shoot Kannada and other Regional language Serials/short

Films/Documentaries/Bio-pics in the places of Karnataka at free of cost.

Compulsory screening of Kannada and other Regional language movies at the

prime time from 1.30pm to 7.30pm in the multiplexes of Karnataka State.

Uniform rate of Rs.200 has been fixed in all the theatres including multiplexes

in the State.

Dr.Rajkumar Smaraka was constructed in Bengaluru and was opened for public

view.

“Gaanayaana”, a novel musical programme introducing the milestones of

Kannada cinema was organized in select places of 30 districts.

Chitrotsava Saptaha was organized in 30 districts and National and State award

films were screened in this programme.

Digitalization of documentaries, stills and news photographs in the

Department’s archives.

Grant in aid of Rs. 200.00 lakh has been released to Karnataka Chalanachithra

Academy, which was established with the motto of “Quality Growth and

Development” of Kannada Film Industry, for its activities in the year 2017-18.

89th birth anniversary of Dr. Rajkumar, who made significant contribution to

the Kannada Film Industry, was organized in Raveendra Kalakshetra in

association with the Department of Information and Public Relations on 24

April, 2017.

Details of the grants released and spent for the above mentioned activities:

Head of Account 2220-01-105-0-01 Film Production

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Plan Non plan Plan Non Plan

Allocation 300.00 855.00 500.00 877.00 1117.40

Expenditure 281.28 735.74 483.76 867.82 1111.18

(Central Share : 0: State Share: 100%)

2. PHOTO SECTION:-

This section prominently produces documentaries, short films and ad spots to take

up wide publicity in rural areas and produces bio-pics on personalities who have made

significant contribution to the Karnataka State and Kannada language and are being

telecast in Doordarshan and Private satellite channels.

As many as 152 short films were produced on the achievements and

programmes of the Government.

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Documentaries in 600 bite cassettes in the Department’s archives are digitized.

55 documentaries are produced by women directors and are being telecast in

Doordarshan.

As many as 124 documentaries were produced on the developmental works of

the government.

Nearly 69 documentaries were produced by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled

Tribe directors under SCP/TSP scheme and have also been telecasted.


Head of Account 2220-60-109-0-00 photo services

(Rs. in lakh)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Plan Non plan Plan Non Plan

Allocation -- 51.00 -- 42.00 50.00

Expenditure -- 45.42 -- 38.32 50.00

(Central Share- Nil: State Share: 79%)

International Film Festival:

Bengaluru International Film Festival is being held every year to provide exposure

to international films to the people of the State. For this purpose Rs. 622.00 lakh was

provided during 2017-18.

10th Bengaluru International Film Festival was successfully organized in

Bengaluru from 22-02-2018 to 01-03-2018 by the Department of Information

and Public Relations/Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. Inaugural function

was held in Bengaluru in front of Vidhanasoudha on 22-02-2018 and

the valedictory function was organized at Banquet Hall in Vidhanasoudha on

01-03-2018.

Selected International, Indian and Kannada films were shown in 11 screens in

PVR cinemas in Orion Mall, Bengaluru.

To organize the film festival, the Government has provided initially Rs. 4 crore

and an additional grant of Rs. 2.22 crore amounting to a total of Rs. 6.22 crore.

A total amount of Rs. 11,27,700/- was collected as delegate registration fee and

an amount of Rs.6,06,607.32 was collected through online registration

amounting to a total of Rs.17,34,307.32/- which has been deposited to the Bank

account of the Film Festival.

All the steps were taken according to the decisions of the organizing committee

and core committee of the film festival and Rs. 6,40,53,000/- was spent for this.

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Head of Account 2220-60-800-0-20-100

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Plan Non plan Plan Plan

Allocation 498.80 -- 600.00 -- 622.00

Expenditure 508.98 -- 600.00 -- 622.00


Cinema Artistes Welfare Fund:

A welfare trust fund has been set up to provide financial aid to the workers,

technicians and artistes in the Film industry of Karnataka. This programme is being

implemented through Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy with an aim of providing

financial aid as decided by the committee for untimely death, Cancer, heart diseases,

kidney problems and accidents and a fixed deposit of Rs. 1100.00 lakh is made for

this purpose.

Medical expenditure of beneficiaries of Rs.5,02,272/- has been covered by the interest

amount of the deposit.


Head of Account 2220-60-101-0-05

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation -- -- -- -- 1000.00

Expenditur

e

-- -- -- -- 1000.00


Information Centers:-

Information centers of the Department are functioning in New Delhi and

Hubballi. They provide information about the Programmes, schemes and the policy

decisions of the Government to the Public. The Information Centre at New Delhi also

releases press notes during the visit of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Ministers and Higher

officers of the Government to New Delhi and even organizes press meets and

seminars.

Exhibition stalls are set up by the Department at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi to

provide information to the public about the State Government’s programmes, art and

culture.

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Head of Account 2220-60-102-0-00

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 100.00 140.00 -- 88.00 92.00

Expenditure 99.08 81.21 -- 63.47 83.50


Press and News Section:-

This section has the responsibility to release news and information to the public

through mass media all over the State and also works in following areas:

Media coordination

Providing Media accreditation card and smart card

Journalist welfare activities

To recognise the achievers in the Media and honour them with awards.

News release:

This section releases press notes regarding the news and activities of the

Government/ semi-government, boards and other departments to the media. Media

invites for Government meeting, programmes are also sent through e-mail. During

2017-18 around 1920 press releases and 03 special articles are released. The special

articles and news released in district offices are also compiled and released at State

level everyday and the same is published in the Department website too.

Media Accreditation Card:

Media accreditation card is provided to media persons to facilitate them to take

part in the Developmental programs of the State, VVIP visits, Government meeting

and programmes and the card even provide access to high security area. In 2017-18

the department has provided 1361 accreditation card.

Smart Cards are provided to accredited Journalists to travel free of cost in State

Road Transport Corporation buses all over the State. In the year 2017-18 Rs. 150.00

lakh was paid to KSRTC for this scheme.

Accredited journalists who work in newspapers and periodicals which are in

departments archives are provided facilities to travel in KSRTC express bus across the

state at free of cost and in 2017-18 an amount of Rs.64.00 lakh has been paid to

KSRTC for this scheme.

24 applications of the accredited media persons and their family (wife/husband

and dependent children) were recommended to Railways for 50 per cent railway

concession.

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Vidhanasoudha/ Vikasasoudha Entry Pass:

As Vidhanasoudha and Vikasasoudha are declared as restricted area for

security reasons, it is mandatory for the media persons to have entry pass/ vehicle pass

to these premises. In this wake, a committee is formed under the chairmanship of

Director, to make recommendations on to whom the entry passes should be issued and

DPAR takes steps accordingly.

This section takes necessary action to issue security passes/ entry passes to

media persons for VVIP visits, special programmes and also during elections in

coordination with Police Department and Election Commission.

Arogya Bhagya:-

Rajeev Arogya bhagya is being implemented from the year 2017-18 through

Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust for Accredited journalists, Editors, Sub-editors,

Reporters, Photographers and Journalists representing newspapers which are in the

media list of the Department. As many as 72 Arogya Bhagya ID cards were issued to

journalists till the end of January. An advance payment of Rs. 2.25 crore is made to

Suvarna Arogya Suraksha trust, Bengaluru for this scheme. Presently, the Health

Department has brought all these schemes under ‘Universal Health Card Coverage’

and arrangements have been made by the Department to get complete information

about this scheme from the Health Department.


Head of Account 2220-60-103-0-01-059 Press and Information Services

(Rs. in lakhs)


Working Journalists Welfare Trust Fund:-

Financial assistance is given to Working Journalists who suffer from severe

illness or meet with accident by the interest of Rs. 1.00 Crore Fixed Deposit made at

the State Bank of Mysore. As many as 7 applications were received in the year 2017-

18, which are being examined.

Senior Journalists Welfare Trust Fund:-

Senior journalists who have crossed 55 years of age and served 25 years are

extended with financial assistance from the interest of Rs. 1.00 Crore fixed deposit

made at the State Bank of Mysore. During 2017-18, as many as 5 applications have

been received and are being examined.

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Allocation 100.00 113.00 200.00 89.00 253.00

Expenditure 99.37 93.34 168.74 72.70 206.07

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Journalists Pension:-

A monthly pension of Rs. 10,000/- is being given to retired journalists in

distress who have served fulltime/ part-time for 25 years as Editor, Sub-editors,

reporters, photographers and correspondents and a family pension of Rs. 3,000/- is

also being given. In 2017-18, on 15-07-2017 a total of 95 applications for pension

have been examined and the committee has recommended the government to provide

pension for 11 retired journalists. On 11.01.2018 the committee has examined 33

applications and has recommended the government to provide pension to 16 retired

journalists. Already the government has given orders to provide pension to 11 retired

journalists. Meanwhile, in 2017-18 family pension of Rs.3,000/- was provided for 9

journalist families.

TSR memorial Journalism Award and Mohare Hanamantharaya Award:-

TSR Memorial Journalism Award was constituted in 1993 in memory of

veteran journalist T.S. Ramachandra Rao, which is being presented to eligible

Journalists who have made significant contribution in the field of Journalism.

Mohare Hanamantharaya Award was constituted in 2009 in memory of Mohare

Hanamantharaya known as Bhishma of Kannada Journalism. This award is presented

to the journalists who have run a Kannada daily or a group of publications

successfully and contributed to Kannada Journalism.

A selection committee under the chairmanship of retired judges of High Court

of Karnataka is formed to select eligible journalist for these awards for the calendar

year 2016. Selections for this award will be made by examining their achievements

and the awardees will be presented with Rs. 2 lakh cash prize, a memento and a

certificate of appreciation.

Developmental Journalism and Environmental Journalism Award:-

Developmental Journalism and Environmental Journalism Award is being

given to Journalists who have made significant contribution in respective areas. A

committee under the Chairmanship of Director of the Department comprising veteran

journalists is being formed for the calendar year 2016. The award includes Rs.

1,00,000/- cash prize, memento and a certificate of appreciation.

Training to Journalism graduates:-

In the year 2017-18, the Press and News section of the Head office of the

Department provided skill development training in print and electronic media to 57

Journalism graduates and post graduates belonging to backward classes and laptops

were also distributed to them.

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Head of Account 2220-60-105-0-01 Journalists welfare programmes:

(Rs. in lakhs)

(Central Share- Nil: State Share: 100)

Field Publicity Section:

Mahiti Utsava:- “Mahiti Utsava” a special publicity programme was held in

order to provide information regarding several welfare schemes like “Anna

Bhagya”, “Ksheera Bhagya”, “Vasathi Bhagya”, “Manasvini”, “Runamuktha”

and “Mythree” for the benefits of the people that are launched by the

Government. Bangalore unit level programme was held in Chitradurga while

Mysore unit level was organised in Mysuru and Belagavi unit level programme

was held in Dharwad. The programme was also appreciated for organising

successfully.

Mobile Exhibition: Intense publicity campaigns were held in rural areas about

the Government schemes and achievements through the exhibition vehicles of

every district offices by installing flex containing information about the

Developmental programmes and by screening documentaries by utilising street

play theatre groups.

Dasara Tableaux- Took part in 2017 Vijayadashami procession with a tableau

on the subject “Developmental programmes of the Government” which got

people’s appreciation.

Dasara exhibition: Exhibition was organized in 2017 Mysuru Dasara about the

developmental works of the Government and the progress achieved.

Kalajatha: Kalajatha, a special publicity campaign was successfully held in

1200 select villages across the State about the developmental programmes and

the progress achieved by the Government through audio-visual medium, street

play, song and drama.

New Delhi Republic Day Tableau:- on 26th January, 2018 on the occasion of

Republic Day Parade held in New Delhi, the Department represented State of

Karnataka with a tableau on the subject “Wildlife of Karnataka”. The tableau

drew the attention of the audience and succeeded in disclosing the wildlife of

the State at the National level.

Pragati Darshana (LED):- Pragati Darshana Publicity campaign through

Vehicles with LED wall regarding the welfare schemes of the Government was

held in 3800 select villages of Karnataka.

Exhibition in Festivals/Fairs:- Exhibition stalls were set up in 10 different

places in the State and wide publicity was given to developmental programmes

of the Government. The stalls in the exhibition were visited by umpteen

numbers of people.

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Allocation 100.00 48.00 150.00 174.00 550.00

Expenditure 99.37 73.31 150.00 97.72 358.38

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Grama Vahini- Grama Samparka:- ‘Grama Vahini and Grama Samparka’

programmes were held through the exhibition vehicles of the District offices

from June 2017 to February 2018.


Head of Account 2220-60-106-0-04-059 Jana samparka and Field Publicity-

(Rs. in lakhs)


Special Component Programme:-

A. Special Component Programme for Scheduled Castes:

Training to Journalism Graduates:-

The Press and News section of the Head office of the Department,

Under Schedule Caste Special Component Programme, has provided skill

development training in Print as well as electronic Media to 50 Journalism and

Mass Communication Graduates and Post Graduates and Laptops were

distributed to them.

Meanwhile, financial assistance of Rs.1,34,80,617/- has been given to 4

newspaper editors belonging to Scheduled Caste for the purchase of printing

equipments.

102 “Media Kit (Desktop, Printer and Camera)” has been distributed to

newspaper editors belonging to Scheduled Tribes.

One full page advertisement is given to Newspapers which are in the

media list of the Department and which are owned and published by Schedule

Caste Journalists. Additional ½ page advertisement is given to newspapers

which have completed 10 consecutive years of publication as a measure to

encourage them. A total of Rs. 4.31 Crore was spent for this purpose.

To encourage the news papers that are in the media list of the

Department and are owned by Schedule Caste Editors, advertisement about

Government Developmental programmes and the achievements have been

released as a measure of encouraging them.

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2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 940.00 2629.00 1504.00 4731.00 22522.00

Expenditure 924.81 2592.23 1499.52 4687.10 22233.21

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Head of Account 2220-60- 106-0-04-422 Schedule Castes Sub-Plan:

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 240.00 -- 441.00 -- 1127.00

Expenditure 240.00 -- 440.00 -- 1115.52


TRIBAL AREA SUN-PLAN:-

TRAINING PROGRAMME TO GRADUATE STUDENTS:-

In the year 2017-18, 35 Journalism and Mass Communication graduates and post

graduates belonging to Scheduled Tribe were imparted training in skill development

in both print as well as electronic media and were distributed laptops from Press and

News section of the Head Office.

Media Kit has been distributed to 18 newspaper editors belonging to Scheduled

Tribes under Tribal Area Sub-plan.

Rs.50.00 lakh has been granted to a newspaper editor belonging to scheduled Tribe

under Tribal Area Sub-plan to purchase Printing equipments.

One full page advertisement is given to Newspapers that are in the Media list

of the Department which are owned and edited by people belonging to Scheduled

Tribe. An additional ½ page advertisement is given to newspapers that have

completed 10 consecutive years of publication as a measure to encourage them.

A total amount of Rs.0.53 Crore was spent for this purpose.

To encourage the newspapers owned by Scheduled Tribe Editors that are in the

Media list of the Department, advertisements concerning Governmental

Developmental Programmes and the achievements have been released.

Details of the Grants released and spent for the above mentioned activities:-

Head of Account 2220-60-106-0-04-423 Scheduled Tribe Sub-plan:-

(Rs. in lakhs)


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Allocation 30.00 --- 55.00 --- 276.00

Expenditure 30.00 --- 54.00 --- 246.58

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COMMERCIAL PUBLICITY SECTION:

Advertisements play a vital role in reaching the pro-people programmes of the

Government to the Public, especially the target group.

Print media and electronic media are the important mediums of advertisements.

Department of Information and Public Relations acts as a bridge between Government

and the media and play an important role in creating awareness among the people by

publishing advertisements.

For this purpose the Department has the approved list of Newspaper and

electronic media. In this approved list, currently there are 9 State level Kannada

dailies, 5 English dailies, 39 regional dailies and 372 district level dailies and 176

periodicals are included.

The approved list of electronic media consisted of 26 Television Channels, 7

Radio Stations and T.V screens installed in the states bus stand, railway station and

railway coaches and 5 institutions that broadcast advertisement in sound medium and

meanwhile 2 satellite communication organization that broadcast advertisement in the

State’s cinema theatres are also included.

Every year the Department has followed the tradition of publishing

advertisements on various occasions of National and State importance, birth

anniversary of national leaders and in the same way the advertisements have been

released on the following special occasions:

Advertisements were released on special occasions like “Police Flag Day”,

“Bharath Ratna Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Jayanthi”, “Dr.Rajkumar Birth

Anniversary”, “Basava Jayathi”, “Kempegowda Jayanthi”, “Kargil Vijay

Divas”, “Police Dinacharane”, “Hampi Utsav”, “Tippu Jayanthi”, “Children’s

Day”, “100th Birth Anniversary of Indira Gandhi”, “Mahatma Gandhi Martyr

Day”, “International Women’s Day” and many more. Meanwhile, electronic

advertisements were also released.

Advertisements were released to all approved newspapers, periodicals and

electronic media’s during special occasions such as Independence day-2017,

Gandhi jayanthi-2017, Karnataka Rajyostava-2017 and Republic Day-2017.

Attractive designs have been prepared to bring awareness to the people

regarding the Government’s pro-people programmes and achievements and the

Department is doing an eminent work by releasing these designs to the

electronic media.

In continuation of this, in the financial year 2017-18, advertisements on the

Government of Karnataka’s various pro-people programmes/achievements in the print

and electronic media are released and the important among them are:

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1. Advertisements displaying complete information regarding the facilities

provided by the Government to women working in anganvadi.

2. Advertisements in newspapers regarding Pink Police Hoysala helpline.

3. Advertisements released regarding the programme of State film Award given

by the Government of Karnataka annually.

4. Advertisements released regarding the curtailment of fare in multiplex theatres.

5. Advertisements on the inauguration of White filed police station.

6. Release of advertisements in newspaper and electronic media regarding the

achievements of various schemes in 4 years.

7. Advertisements in newspapers have been released regarding Saadhana

Samaavesha/Maahiti Utsava held in regional places.

8. Advertisements in newspaper and electronic media regarding Skill

Development programmes of Karnataka.

9. Advertisements on Public Bicycle Service inaugurated in Mysuru for the first

time.

10. Advertisements regarding the inauguration of our 100 and commander center.

11. Advertisements released regarding the renaming of University as Women

University in Vijayapura.

12. Advertisements released regarding Gandhi Bhavan in Hassan.

13. Advertisements released regarding farm loan waiver of the state.

14. Advertisements in newspapers and electronic Medias were released regarding

the International Day against Drug.

15. Advertisements released in electronic media on “Prgathi Payana” which

displays government’s comprehensive achievement in various fields in 4 years.

16. Advertisements released regarding the inauguration of “Vasathi Samuchaya”

of High Court of Karnataka.

17. Advertisements released regarding the programmes of lift irrigation schemes

in Nandavadagi, Nanjangud and Nagavara lift irrigation scheme in Hebbal.

18. Advertisements released on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar International Seminar.

19. Advertisements released regarding the establishment of Indira Canteen of

BBMP.

20. Advertisements regarding the increased price received by farmers of the state

for their crops compared to the prices in other states of India.

21. Advertisements released regarding the special schemes designed by the

government for the benefits of the farmers.

22. Advertisements regarding Mysuru Dasara and Shrirangapatna Dasara festival.

23. Advertisements released regarding “Udyoga Mela” for the welfare of youths.

24. Advertisements released regarding “Maatru Poorna” scheme.

25. Advertisements regarding “Gandhi Seva Award”.

26. Advertisements released regarding educational schemes formed by the

government.

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27. Advertisements regarding the schemes for the welfare of women by the

government.

28. Advertisements released regarding the celebration of “Diamond Jubilee” of

Vidhanasoudha.

29. Advertisements regarding the inauguration of medical college.

30. Advertisements regarding the mobile app for the survey of crops.

31. Advertisements released regarding “Kannada Saahitya Sammelana”

programme.

32. Advertisements released regarding “Constitution Day”, “Social Justice” and

“Parinirvana Divas”.

33. Advertisements released regarding Chief Minister’s plea for harmony.

34. Advertisements released regarding “Anna Bhagya”, “Ksheera Bhagya”,

“Namma Metro”, “Nava Karnataka Nirman” and other T.V. advertisements

were released.

35. Advertisements released regarding Health, youth empowerment, women

empowerment, schemes of rural development, achievements of Water Resource

Department, Budget etc.

36. Advertisements released regarding the inauguration and valedictory functions

of Bangalore International Film Festival.

37. Advertisements regarding Nava Karnataka Nirmana.

38. Advertisements regarding Vision-2025.

39. Advertisements released regarding various developmental and inaugural

programmes held in several districts of the State.

40. Production and telecast of various documentaries displaying the schemes

launched by the government through several departments.

Special supplementary was brought out in the English National periodicals like

India Today, Outlook, The Week and Frontline and also in Sudha and Taranga of

State level magazine regarding the achievements of the Government in various

projects in the past 4 years.

Under Karnataka Transparency Enactment of tender and classified

advertisements, tender notification advertisements regarding the various

projects undertaken by the Government were released. In 2017-18 an amount

of Rs12.05 crore has been paid for this purpose.

Government is encouraging various organizations working for social causes, in

the field of Literature, Music and art through advertisements. Advertisements

are released to Souvenirs brought out by such organizations on special

occasions. An amount of Rs.64.00 lakhs was paid for this purpose.

Every month the department releases advertisement in the form of state’s

Government encouragement to 148 journals reserved for Art, literature, culture,

sports, science and women. An amount of Rs.14.00 lakhs was paid for these

papers.

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One page advertisement was released to newspapers circulated in 52 identified

Taluks in border areas for the development of border areas under “Border

Development Authority” as a part of Government’s encouragement and an

amount of Rs.2.30 crore was spent for this purpose.

For the above mentioned advertisements the government has released grants of

Rs.182.53 crores to commercial publicity section to meet the expenditure under

Head of Account 2220-60-106-0-04 Public Communication and Publicity. The

amount has been spent for publishing advertisements in newspapers and electronic

media.

Publicity Section:

The programmes observed through Publicity section to publicize

governmental unique programmes in the year 2017-18 are as follows:

Vinyl has been changed 5 times in 2578 public hoardings across the state

to bring awareness regarding the programmes and achievements of

government. An amount of Rs.944.00 lakh has been utilised for this

purpose.

Head office of the Department has spent an amount of Rs.54.00 lakhs for

publicizing through booklets, folders and other sources. Nearly 5 lakh

booklets have been printed and distributed. Booklets displaying the

information of the progress of District and Taluks have been printed and

distributed. Facilities were provided by releasing grant-in-aids to district

collectors to issue booklets regarding their respective places during Chief

Minister’s state tour. Grant-in-aid of Rs.296.00 lakh has been released for

every district for this purpose.

An amount of Rs.421.00 lakhs was spent to install vinyl in bus shelters in

Bengaluru for publicizing purpose.

An amount of Rs.1190.00 to publicize through L.E.D mobile vehicles in

rural areas.

Publicity was done by installing vinyl planks to nearly 25000 buses of

KSRTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC and BMTC, four organizations which

comes under the authority of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.

An amount of Rs.3876.00 lakh has been spent for this purpose.

An amount of Rs.153.00 lakhs was spent for publicity in three major trains

which runs across the State.

An amount of Rs.23.00 lakhs for publicizing through Auto rikshaw,

Rs.9.00 lakhs through Metro Pillars, Rs.60.00 lakhs through L.E.D T.V in

trains, Rs.48.00 lakhs through sound medium in bus stands and Rs.60.00

lakhs has been spent to publicize through private hoardings.

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Publicity was held in 10 major district centers by installing L.E.D display

hoardings in the manner of PPP. An amount of Rs.76.00 lakhs has been

spent for the maintenance of rent.

Publicity was undertaken in Bengaluru urban and also across state in

private publicity hoardings through MCA organisations.

The details of grants released and spent for the above mentioned activities:-

Head of Account 2220-60-110-0-00:- (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 1059.00 179.00 2200.00 181.00 8543.00

Expenditure 1044.36 172.45 2199.52 174.55 7761.47

(Central Share: Nil : State Share: 100%)

EXPENDITURE ON CAPITAL OUTLAY OF INFORMATION AND

PUBLICITY MAIN WORKS:-

The grant has been spent for the purpose of construction of ultra-modern

technical “Media Resource Centre” at Vartha soudha and for installing Gandhi Statue

in the Head Office and for the repair works and maintenance of head office and

district offices.

An amount of Rs.23.13 lakhs has been released for the construction of “Gandhi

Bhavan” in 11 districts and the work is in progress.


Head of Account 4220-60-101-0-00-139:- (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 167.00 --- 1200.00 --- 6950.00

Expenditure 161.97 --- 1515.21 --- 3290.61


PATRIKA BHAVANA:

The grant has been spent to meet the expenses of advanced construction

of MADHYAMA BHAVANA in Bengaluru.

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Head of Account 4220-60-101-0-01-386 construction (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 5.00 --- 150.00 --- 156.00

Expenditure 5.00 --- 150.00 --- 38.70


CONSTRUCTION OF 386 AMRUTHA MAHOTSAVA BHAVANA:-

The grant has been spent to meet the expenses of advanced constructional

works of Chalanachitra Amrutha Mahotsava Bhavana.


Head of Account 4220-60-101-0-02-386:-

(Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 250.00 --- 600.00-

467.00=

133.00

--- 433.00

Expenditure 250.00 --- 132.85 --- ---


CHAPTER - 3:

Karnataka Media Academy, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and

Temperance Board works under the jurisdiction of the Department of Information and

Public Relations. Every year Grants-in-aid are being released to these institutions by

the Department.

1) KARNATAKA MEDIA ACADEMY:

INTRODUCTION:

Kannada Journalism has a special history of over 172 years. Since Post

Independence period its growth with people’s love and social commitment is a very

interesting fact.

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Government understood the need to set up an institution for skill

development in the field of journalism and even the qualitative growth of the field.

After undertaking tour to Andhra and Kerala State and after thorough study of their

models and the facilities given to these academics by the Government, Karnataka

Press Academy was established in Kerala Model.

PRESS DAY:

The academy has decided to celebrate “PRESS DAY” on July 01, to

commemorate the beginning of first Kannada news paper “Mangaluru Samachara”

which was started on 01st July, 1843, and in 1996 this “Press Day” was announced.

Since 1996, in the background of this announcement, several programmes concerning

Journalism have been organized by various paper and other organizations across the

State.

NATIONAL PRESS DAY:

On November 16, 1966 ‘National Press Board’ came into existence. In this

background, every year November 16 was celebrated as ‘National Press Day’ across

India to discuss the grievances of general public.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS:

The specific project includes creation of awareness to journalism students and

general public by the journalists regarding governmental programmes through Social

Medias and Madhyama Manthana, a book consisting of various matters. Meanwhile,

10 months training in famous newspapers/T.V medium was provided to journalism

students, Media Kits were distributed to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes in 30

districts to encourage them and laptops worth Rs.50,000/- was also distributed.

Seminar has been organised regarding social medias. Madhyama Manthana, a

programme regarding the schemes of the government is also organised.

In the current year the academy has undertaken several major projects like

presentation of awards, publication of books, media dictionary, seminar regarding

empowerment through the medium of backward classes of the society, training camp,

reporting of Vidhana Mandala, training camp for women reporters, training camp for

scholarship and many more.

For the first time, the academy has organised a seminar on the topic “Samartha

Aadalitakke Madhyamada Jothe Janaredege”. Meanwhile, a seminar was also

organised at Lalit Mahal hotel to inform people regarding governmental programmes

through media and social media. Honourable Chief Minister and Ministers of the State

and more than 1000 journalists participated in this seminar.

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The academy achieved success in organising training camps in district and

rural areas and in encouraging journalists of rural areas to enhance their professional

ability. Till now the academy has provided training to thousands of journalists and

journalism students across state. In addition, the academy has successfully organised

programmes in Raichuru, Dharwad, Mysuru and Haveri districts. More than 2500

journalists and journalism students participated in these programmes and received

training. In order to encourage scheduled caste and scheduled tribes, Media kits were

distributed in 30 districts and laptops worth Rs.50,000/- are also distributed in

Bengaluru. Seminars are organised regarding social medias and Madhyama Manthana

programmes on governmental schemes are also organised.

AWARD PRESENTATION:

45 senior journalists were felicitated with awards for the year 2017. Each

award consisted of Rs.20,000, Momento, Shawl and certificate which was given in the

award function organized by the academy.

SEMINAR AND TRAINING CAMP:

Successful programmes of Seminars on various relevant and burning issues

concerning their professions have been organized and they played a vital role in

finding solutions to the problems.

NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON WOMEN:

A national level seminar on “Challenges, Problems and Opportunities of

Women Journalists” was organized by Karnataka Media Academy in collaboration

with Karnataka State Woman University, Vijayapura and the Department of

Information and Public Relations. Representatives from Women Organizations,

Journalism students and Journalist from all over Karnataka took part in this seminar.

SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING FOR JOURNALIST STUDENTS:

Training in famous newspapers and electronic medias are provided for

journalist students belonging to scheduled caste/scheduled tribes, minorities and

backward class people. An amount of Rs.2,40,000/- has been spent for this purpose.

STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP WHO ARE RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP

TRAINING IN 2016-17:

In the year 2016-17, 10 month scholarship training was provided for journalist

students belonging to scheduled caste/scheduled tribes, backward classes and

minorities in famous newspapers and T.V mediums for which an amount of

Rs.4,80,000/- has been spent.

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STUDY TOUR:

A committee that consists of academies chairman of several states pays visit to

various academies and exchange information regarding their academy activities which

is supportive in expanding the activities of the academy on a large scale. In this

concern, Telangana Press Academy was visited and on this occasion discussion was

held with journalists regarding the development of Telangana. A study report was also

prepared regarding this and an amount of Rs.3,28,906/- has been spent for this

purpose.

PROGRAMMES UNDER SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULED

TRIBE SUB-PLAN:

Media Kits worth Rs.50,000 were distributed to newspapers owned and run by

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes for more than 25 years in 30 districts to encourage

them. Expenditure is Rs.14,99,969/-.

MADHYAMA MANTHANA:

Governmental programmes on district level was held successfully in Hassan

district where the Ministers and district Ministers participated in discourse for which

Rs.1,90,615/- has been spent.

WEBSITE:

Modernized website corresponding to the activities of the academy has been

established that has been used by the journalists.

MEDIAS WALK TOWARDS PEOPLE FOR EFFICIENT

ADMINISTRATION:

The government is bound to provide effective, regular and people friendly

administration through its preamble and policies. In this digital world,

“Communication” plays a vital role in providing effective administration. In this

background, the communication system of the government is not just limited to

publicize information but also to listen to the opinions of publics which is necessary

for involving people creatively in making the administration effective. As a

counterpart to this, every officer should provide official and revised information

regarding their departments, schemes and programmes to the public. Meanwhile,

concerned people especially publics should respond constructively to the issues raised

in the medias including social media. In this regard, a seminar including Additional

Secretaries, Chief Secretaries, Secretaries, Commissioners, Directors, District

Information Officers was held in Bengaluru for which an amount of Rs.20,18,099/-

has been spent.

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ROLE OF MEDIAS IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF TRIBES AND WELFARE

PROGRAMMES AND SUPPORT OF NEW MEDIAS:

A seminar has been held aiming to bring awareness regarding the role of

Medias in the empowerment of tribes and the proper utilisation of new Medias. Nearly

800 people including journalists and office bearers of NGO’s participated in this

seminar which was held at Zilla Panchayat auditorium in Mysuru. An amount of

Rs.4,76,872/- has been spent for this purpose.

VIEW OF SESSION AND TRAINING FOR SENIOR JOURNALISTS OF

VARIOUS PLACES ACROSS THE STATE:

Training and view of both the sessions of parliament for district and rural

journalists were provided in Bengaluru. As many as 14 journalists across state

participated in this training camp and an amount of Rs.4,28,054/- has been spent for

this purpose.

PUBLICATION OF BOOKS:

Books for the benefits of journalists and journalism students were published

and media dictionary has been given for reprint for which an amount of Rs.1,54,400/-

has been spent.

The details of grants released and spent for the above mentioned purpose:-

Head of Account 2220-60-103-0-03 Karnataka Press Academy (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation --- 123.26 --- 104.00 154.00

Expenditure --- 91.13 --- 104.00 154.00

(Central Share: Nil : State Share: 100%)\

KARNATAKA CHALANACHITRA ACADEMY:

ACTIVITIES OF THE ACADEMY FOR THE YEAR 2017-18:

On 18.07.2015 academy started a new weekly programme “Belli Cinema-Belli

Maatu” at Chamundeshwari Studio in Millertank road. The programme with

the aim to create a good taste for cinema has been very successful and by the

end of March 2018 nearly 4 cinemas have been screened in “Belli Cinema-

Belli Maatu” programme.

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To promote Kannada films in other states the academy has organised

Malayalam and Bengali Film Festival in Bengaluru and in the same manner

Kannada Film Festival was organised in states like Chennai, Hyderabad and

Kolkatta to facilitate people to view Kannada films.

Belli Hejje, a face to face introduction to the life of stalwarts of Kannada

cinema is being organized along with the documentary show and photo

exhibition. During 2017-18, the following Belli Hejje programmes were

organized:

1. Shri P.Sheshadri, Senior Film Director

2. Shri R.Ramadasa Naidu, Film Producer

3. Shri G.Manohara Naidu, Film Exhibitor, distributor and producer.

4. Shri Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Senior Film producer, writer, senior

film director.

5. Shri Suresh URs, Film Editor.

Government has formed “Film Policy Formation Committee of the

Government” including chairman of the Academy to prepare policies keeping

in view of the growth of Kannada Film Industry in the next 5 years. This

committee has already met and submitted its interim report to the Honourable

Chief Minister.

In the Goa International Film Festival set up by the National Film Development

Corporation (N.F.D.C) a stall was established from the academy in the Goa

Film Bazar-2017 from 20.11.2017 to 24.11.2017.

Academy has supported “Bahuroopi Film Festival” held by Rangayana in

Mysuru from 13.01.2018 to 18.01.2018 by providing projector and other

technical equipment.

In the year 2017-18, the academy has released books like “Simhavalokana”,

“Cinema-Hosa Dikku”, “Kannada Movies-Redefined” and Kannada

Chitrarangada Taatvika Nelegalu”.

A documentary on senior artist Shri Satyajith and on the history of Kannada

Film industry was made.

‘Kannada Cinema Day’ was observed by the academy on 03.03.2017 in

Purabhavana, Bengaluru. Smt.Archana Udupa and her team presented music

programme on this occasion and a photo exhibition showcasing 80 years of the

history of Kannada cinema was also organized. A cash prize of Rs.50.000 was

presented to 15 senior artists who have served in the various fields of Kannada

cinema industry.

Felicitation programme for 64th National Film awardees was organised and

movies that won award were screened on this occasion.

The academy, in association with the Department of Information and Public

Relations, organised Dr.Rajkumar Jayanthi at Ravindra Kalakshetra on 24-04-

2017.

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On 08-06-2017, a programme in memory of Dr.Parvatamma Rajkumar was

organised at Gandhi Bhavan.

To encourage the movies made by youths, a discourse was organised under

“Cini Sambhrama” programme and the following movies were screened in that

programme:

1. Ondu Motteya Kathe

2. Putani Safari

3. Katha Vichitra

4. Hombanna

The academy organised Australian Film Showcase Film Festival in

collaboration with Chennai and Australian Consulate General.

A commission from Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy has been sent to the

70th Cannes Film Festival held in Paris.

Seminar has been held on the below mentioned issues:

1. Preservation and store of the tradition of Karnataka Films.

2. G.S.T

3. National Gallery of Modern Art

An amount of Rs.1,96,24,106/- has been spent to organise the above mentioned

programmes and also to meet the Chairman/staff expenditure.


Head of Account 2220-01-105-0-02-101 Kannada Film Academy (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation 120.75 --- 133.00 --- 200.00

Expenditure 120.75 --- 133.00 --- 200.00


KARNATAKA STATE TEMPARENCE BOARD:

Introduction: Karnataka State Temperance Board is working since 1984

which was established to bring awareness to the people against alcohol and

drug abuse.

Nature of the Board: Government appoints Officer, Members and Ex-officio

Chairman and members to the Board.

Finance of the Board: Every year grant is released to the Board under Non-

plan head of account.

Temperance Board has implemented the following programmes for the year 2017-

18 to create awareness among the masses regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drug

abuse.

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Public awareness was created by organizing awareness marches from

Gandhi Bhavan at Anandroa Circle in Bengalurur by Karnataka State

Temparence Board on 26-06-2017 and the inauguration regarding this was

held at Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi.

On 03-07-2017, a weekly programme on World Day against Drug was

organised where school and college students took part in marches from

Tumakuru District Collectors office to bring awareness and a programme

regarding this was organised in “Gubbi Veeranna Kalamandir”.

The Karnataka State Temperance Board has identified 3 great personalities

for 3 years who are trying to bring awareness among the public regarding

the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse by constantly fighting against it

they are: 1) Shri C.R.Chandrashekar, Founder of Kattemalalavadi Belaku

Samsthe, Hunsur Taluk, Mysuru District 2) Shri Ningaraju Malladi and 3)

Shri Dr.Sadashivaiah, Founder of Archard Organisation and he also

provides guidance to those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs along

with providing treatment for them in Tumakuru. These three great

personalities were honoured with “Samyama Award” given by the

Karnataka State Temperance Board, from honourable Chief Minister in the

programme organised at Kalamandir in Mysuru.

On 02-10-2017, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, the board organised

marches of school and college students in association with Karnataka

Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi.

The valuable message of Mahatma Gandhi regarding the ill effects of

alcohol and Drugs were printed with his photo and was distributed to

distinguished personalities who participated in various programmes. Along

with this, the chairman of the Board, during his tour to 30 districts,

distributed pamphlets to officers and other dignitaries who took part in

district level meetings and programmes.

The Chairman of the Board and other non-official members undertook

study tour to Bihar, an alcohol free State, and submitted the report to the

government.

Exhibition stalls were set up in the world famous Mysuru Dasara

Exhibition-2017 to bring awareness among the people regarding the ill

effects of alcohol and drug abuse.

The board also provided financial assistance of Rs.15lakhs to “Madhya

Varjana”, a camp which was held in various places across the State by

“Akhila Karnataka Jana Jagruthi Vedike” of Beltangadi lead by

Dr.Veerendra Heggade, administrator/Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala

temple. Nearly 75 camps were held all over Karnataka.

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New highway hoardings and publicity planks consisting of Mahatma

Gandhi’s message on the ill effects of alcohol and drugs were prepared and

exhibited in several places like schools/colleges, office premises and also in

national highways.

The Board also prepared documentaries focusing on the ill effects of

alcohol and drug abuse and telecasted in Doordarshan aiming to create

awareness among people.

The Board broadcasted messages showing the ill effects of alcohol and drug

abuse prior to prime news in Doordarshan to create awareness among the

public.

The Board organised several programmes through various organisations in

30 district and Taluk centers to create awareness among Anganvadi and

Asha workers and women self service organisation.

Public awareness was created through street plays enacted by proficient and

well trained teams on district/taluk/hobli level across the State.

Pamphlets with the messages like “Kudita Beda” and “Mayajaala” were

printed and distributed to people in various programmes of the government.

The Board has set up stalls in “Agriculture and Industrial Exhibition” held

at Siddaganga Matt in Tumkuru to bring awareness.

Stalls were also set up in the Jaatra Mahotsava of Adichunchanagiri to

create awareness among people.

Seminars in school/college across state was organised to bring awareness

among public regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse.

The Board printed pocket calendar-2017with the messages regarding the ill

effects of alcohol and drug abuse and were distributed to public and 35 non-

official members who were appointed to the board. In addition, the

Chairman of the Board, during his tour distributed the pocket calendar to

people who took part in district level programmes.

The messages from religious leaders were recorded and were telecasted in

Doordarshan through “Marketing Communication and Advertising

Limited” to create awareness.

Karnataka State Temperance Board has prepared documentaries and radio

jingles which was played in Akashavani and Doordarshan to create

awareness among the masses regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drug

abuse.

Highway hoardings with messages against alcohol and drug abuse were put

up to create awareness among public.

The stalls were set up in “Nanjundeshwara Jaatre” held at Nanjangud to

bring awareness regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse.

Arrangements have been made to play documentaries in social medias to

create awareness among public.

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The Board has taken step to telecast programme in FM radio through

“Ramana Maharshi Samsthe” of blind children to create awareness among

public.

Steps have been taken by the board to renew the hoardings with message

given by the Election commission in order bring awareness among public

not to yield themselves for alcohol during the time of general election.

The Board has taken steps to print and distribute booklet written by

C.R.Chandrashekar regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse.

In memory of Yashodaramma Daasappa the board has organised

programme in association with Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi in order

to bring awareness.


Head of Account 2220-60-101-0-04 Karnataka State Temperance Board (Rs. in lakhs)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18


Allocation --- 153.00 --- 160.00 190.00

Expenditure --- 153.00 --- 160.00 190.00


CHAPTER - 4

Part-1 No new Policy/Rules were brought out during 2017-18.

Part-2 A selection Committee under the Chairmanship of retired Judge of State’s High

Court is formed to present TSR Memorial Journalism Award and Mohare

Hanamantharaya Journalism award to journalists for the year 2017. Women’s

grievance redressal committee is also formed.

Part-3 No evaluation study was undertaken during the current year.

Part-4

No study report has been published in this year.

CHAPTER – 5

Out of the total sanctioned posts of 565, currently 349 officers/staff are working and

216 posts are vacant. Proper action has been taken to fill the vacant posts.

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STAFF STRENGTH OF THE DEPARTMENT

Sl.

No.

Group wise

Posts

Sanctioned

Posts

Filled

Posts

Vacant

Remarks

(Details of Vacancies)

1. Group ‘A’ 46 29 17 Director – 1 Post - Head Office

Senior Assistant Director – 8 Chamarajanagara,

Mysuru, Mandya, Vijayapura ( 2 posts are vacant due

to deputation) 2 - direct recruitment 371 (J)

Deputy Director - 5 Posts- New Delhi, Gulbarga,

Mysuru, Bengaluru (U), Belagavi.

Photo and Film Officer - 1 Post - Head Office

Administrative Officer - 1 Post - Head Office.

Accounts Officer - 1 Post - Head Office.

2. Group ‘B’ 38 15 23 Assistant Director - 20 Posts –Head Office-7,

Bengalurur (R), Hassan, Shivmoga, Udupi, Yadagiri,

Dharwad, Belagavi, Madikeri, Gadaga, Koppala,

Chamarajanagara, Davanagere, Hosapete. Assistant

Audio Visual Engineer - 1 Post - Head Office.

Technical Officer (Films) - 1 Post - Head Office.

Technical Officer (Photo) - 1 Post - Head Office.

3. Group ‘C’ 343 221 122 Superintendent – 2 Post - Head Office.

F.D.A. - 10 Posts - Head Office - 8, Mandya, Bellari.

S.D.A - 11 posts - Head Office - 8, New Delhi,

Shivmogga, Kalburgi.

Stenographers - 2 Posts - Head Office - 1 (1 post

vacant due to deputation)

Senior Typists - 1 Post - Kalburgi.

Typists - 24 Posts - Head Office - 5, Haveri, Dharwad,

Bhagalkote, Davanagere, Chikkaballapura, Koppala,

Raichur, Chikkamangaluru, Madikeri, Bijapur, Udupi,

Kolar, Belagavi, Bengaluru Rural, Bellari, Ramanagara,

Shivmoga, Mangaluru, Bengaluru Urban.

Senior Driver - 4 Posts - Head Office – 2, Belagavi,

Kalburgi.

Drivers - 26 Posts - Head Office - 6, Bengaluru Rural -

2, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Chamarajanagara,

Chikkamangaluru, Dharwad, Gadaga, Ramanagara - 2,

Koppala, Raichur, Chikkaballapura, Hassan, Bengaluru

(Urban), Kolar, Yadagiri, Bellari, Tumkuru,

Shikaripura.

Information Assistant - 12 Posts - Udupi, Bellari,

Belagavi, Kalburgi, Vijayapura, New Delhi, Mangaluru,

Tumakuru, Bengaluru Urban, Head Office-3.

Receptionist and Librarian - 12 Posts -Mangaluru,

Karwar, Chikkamangaluru, Hassan, Mysuru,

Ramanagara, Dharwad, Mandya, Bellary, Shivmoga,

Raichur. (1 Post is vacant due to Deputation)

Cineamatographer/Projectionist - 8 Posts - Mandya,

Chamarajanagara, Hassan, Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru,

Bengaluru (R), Udupi, Bagalkote.

Video Cameraman - 1 Post - Head Office.

Photographers/Technical Store Keepers-3 Posts -

Head Office.

Lab Assistant - 1 Post - Head Office.

Video Editor - 1 Post - Head Office.

Artist(Music and Drama) - 2 Posts - Head Office.

Junior Artists - 1 Post - Head Office.

Mechanical Assistant - 1 Post - Head Office.

4. Group ‘D’ 138 84 54 Head Office 16, Chitradurga 2, Tumkuru 2, Madikeri,

Ramanagara 2, Karwar, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru 4,

Mandya 3, Shivmogga 5, Koppala, Bengaluru Urban 2,

Gadaga, Bengaluru Rural, Bellari 2, Belagavi 2,

Kalaburgi 2, Hosapete, Kolar, Bagalkote, Raichur 2 ,

Yadagiri.

TOTAL 565 349 216

During current year 4 Group ‘A’, 1 Group ‘B’, 5 Group ‘C’, 1 Group ‘D’-

totally 11 officers/workers have retired from service.

Stenographers, Typists, Driver and Group ‘D’ vacant posts have been filled

through outsourcing in the Department of Information and Public Relations.

During 2017-18, 20 Group ‘C’ staff has been deputed for various training

programmes.

MODERNISATION OF DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES:

The day to day affairs of the office is conducted through e-office efficiently.

Website:- The Department of Information and Public Relations has its own website

www.karnatakainformation.gov.in wherein the Government news is being updated

every day.

SOCIAL MEDIA:-

The Department has intended to bring about changes in the publicity work by

using modern tools such as social media to act according to the changing trends and

situation. The Department has its presence and active in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,

Website etc. through which information regarding the developmental works of the

Government is disseminated.

4. I.T.Hub:

The website of Press and News section of the Department has been designed by

NIC and the news of this section has been released through this website.

The I.T hub is responsible to provide technical requirements, software and

hardware requirements of the Department.

The Department has its own website called www.karnatakainformation.gov.in

and the website was designed and developed by the department itself while the

department has posted the website through NIC server in gov.in domain. The updates

are operated by the sections technicalofficer-1.

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http://www.karnatakainformation.gov.in/

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In addition, the Press and News section of the Department has its own website

which was developed by N.I.C of Bengaluru based on central government’s PIB

model. The photographs and media notifications were uploaded daily. The (Technical

Officer-2) KSWAN network facility is available and in relation to network, the

section works in co-ordination with department’s e-administration.

The section provided technical assistance to the observance of Treasury-2 in

the Department. The section even provided co-ordination to C.M-Dashboard-

Prathibimba.

The section maintains branding files of major programmes of various

departments of the state through M.C and A organisation and J.Walter Thomson,

Bengaluru. It also helps in the formation of IT hub unit of department’s social medias

and social media unit of Chief Minister.

E-office:

The department has opened an e-office aiming to ensure transparency in

administration and for the proper disposal of files without any delay. The e-office has

been opened in all the district centers including the head office.

Awards/Achievements:

Details of the Officers/Staff winning National Award, State Award,

Achievements in Sports, Higher Studies (Ph.D) etc.

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Disciplinary Actions: (Details of Individual Case):-

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Officer

Smt/Shri

Allegation

Action

1. P.N.Gurumurthy

Deputy Director

Regarding

Misappropriation while

working in Health

Department.

Government has approved the

recommendations of

Lokayuktha and has ordered

compulsory retirement. The

officer has taken stay order

from KAT for the current

decision.

2. G.N.Nagaraj

Group ‘D’

Unauthorized absence Enquiry report has been

served to employee.

3. T.Kanumappa

Senior Assistant

Director

Reg. misappropriation in

releasing tender

advertisements

Enquiry is going on in

Lokayuktha.

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CHAPTER - 6

a) Auditing Details – By the end of March 2018:

Auditing in Head Office is completed till 2015-16 bys Accountant General.

Details of remaining audit paras are enclosed.

Details of questions received from the Legislature (Vidhana Sabhe and Vidhana

Parishat) during the sessions in the year 2017-18 pertaining to the Department of

Information and Public Relations.

Sl.

No.

Date of Commencement

of the Session

Total number

of questions

received by the

Department

during session

Total number

of replies sent

Remarks

1. 05-06-2017 to

16-06-2017

25 25

Reply has been sent

to all the questions 2. 13-11-2017 to 24-11-

2017

33 33

3. 05-02-2018 to

28-02-2018

36 36

Total 94 94

COURT CASES:

There is 01 case in Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, 8 cases in Additional

City Civil Court and High Court, 2 cases pending in Lokayuktha pertaining to the

Department of Information and Public Relations. The Department has sent paragraph

wise remarks on these cases and they are under enquiry stage.

Applications received and disposed under Right to Information Act – 2005

Total

Number

of

applicatio

ns

received

Total

number of

applicatio

ns

disposed

Total

amount

of fee

paid

Total

number

of

appeals

receive

d

Total

numb

er of

appeal

s

dispos

ed

No. of appeals

before

Information

Commission

No. of

appeals

dispose

d at the

Informa

tion

Commi

ssion

Rejected

applications

241

241

Rs.2,730

39

39

01

01

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