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Veerashaiva-Lingayat institutions key to North Karnataka education: Patil
Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said Veerashaiva-Lingayat organisations and educational institutions played a significant role in spreading education in North Karnataka even before Independence. He was speaking at the…
The Story in Brief
Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said Veerashaiva-Lingayat organisations and educational institutions played a significant role in spreading education in North Karnataka even before Independence. He was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Heerada Sugamma School in Ballari, the first school set up by the Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha.
Patil noted that institutions like Siddaganga Mutt and Gavisiddeshwara Mutt educated thousands without restricting services to any one community. He stressed preserving cultural traditions while adapting to emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and robotics. His comments came as the school released a souvenir and laid foundations for statues and free hostels.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that religious institutions are exclusive often misses their historical role in underserved regions. Patil's praise for Veerashaiva-Lingayat bodies serving all communities is notable, but it comes from a leader of that community. The real test will be whether the promised focus on AI and foreign university competition translates into concrete changes in syllabus and infrastructure at these institutions. Who will monitor the efficient use of donor funds he called for?
Source: thehindu.com
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