Nat'l level cricket tourney to help mentally challenged children from Mar 11

March 3, 2011

Mangalore, March 3: Mukkacheri Friends Circle and Diamond Sports Club, which have been promoting sports and social service activities in and around Ullal for the last few years, will organize a National level flood light Tennis Ball Cricket (Over Arm) and Inter-State Kabbadi tournament “Fishers' Cup-2011” from March 11 to 13 at Ullal Sea Groud near here.

As part of a social service programme, the two organizations have planned to raise funds to support institutions for the mentally and physically challenged children under the theme “Cricket for Peace, Harmony and Friendship”

Akram Hasan, Secretary of the publicity committee told mediapersons at Press Club here on Thursday that the winners would get Rs 1, 00,001 as prize along with Fishers' Cup while second prize would be Rs 50,001 besides the runners up trophy.

Other prizes include Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, Best Wicket Keeper and Rs 5000 each for two teams that lose in the semi finals.

Teams from Goa, Kerala, Bangalore, and Karnataka have already registered their names and the teams from Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are expected to participate, he said. The entry fee is Rs 10,000.

Haji Abdul Razak, President of Mukkacheri Friends Circle said that they had organized blood donation camps, construction of Bus Shelters in Ullal, distribution of books to special children, free dental check up, raised funds for marriage expenses of the poor and so on.

Those interested can contact Shihab (9916868726), Khaleel (9343875947), Rouf (9342386675) and Shabir (9019099976)

Muhammad Mukkacheri, UM Noushad, Shareef, UT Samad Kalil Abbas and others were present in the press meet.

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No more agency jobs? Karnataka panel pushes for end to job outsourcing by 2028

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November 21,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 21: The Karnataka government is facing pressure to overhaul its employment system after a high-level Cabinet sub-committee recommended the complete phase-out of job outsourcing in government offices, boards, and corporations by March 2028. The move is aimed at tackling a systemic issue that has led to the potential violation of constitutional reservation policies and the exploitation of workers.

The Call for Systemic Change

With over three lakh vacant posts currently being filled through private agencies on an outsource, insource, or daily wage basis, the sub-committee highlighted a significant lapse. "As a result, reservations are not being followed as per the Constitution and state laws. It’s an urgent need to take serious steps to change the system. It has been recommended to completely stop the system of outsourcing by March 2028," the panel stated in a document.

The practice of outsourcing involves private companies hiring workers to perform duties for a government agency. Critics argue this model results in lesser salaries, a lack of social security benefits (otherwise available to permanent government employees), and a failure to adhere to the provisions of Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and prohibit discrimination.

The 'Bidar Model' as a Stop-Gap Solution

To regulate the current mode of employment and reduce worker exploitation until the 2028 deadline, the government plans to establish workers’ services multi-purpose cooperative societies across all districts, following the successful "Bidar Model."

The Bidar District Services of Labour Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Ltd., which operates under the District Commissioner, is cited as a successful example of providing a measure of social security to outsourced staff. Labour Department officials argue this society ensures workers receive their due wages and statutory facilities like ESI (Employees' State Insurance) and PF (Provident Fund), in exchange for a 1% service fee collected from the employees.

legislative push and Priority Insourcing

The recommendations, led by the sub-committee headed by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil, are set to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting. The committee has proposed the introduction of the Karnataka Outsourced Employees (Regulation, Placement and Welfare) Bill 2025.

In a move addressing immediate concerns, Labour Minister Santosh Lad, a member of the sub-committee, has reportedly assured that steps will be taken over the next 2-3 years to insource workers in "life-threatening services" on a priority basis. This includes essential personnel like pourakarmikas (sanitation workers), drivers, electrical staff in the Energy Department, and Health Department staff handling contagious diseases. The transition aims to grant these workers the long-term security and benefits they currently lack under the outsourcing system.

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