Channelise youth power in right direction; stop saffronisation of education: DYFI tells CM

May 28, 2013

Mangalore, May 28: Stating that there is a need to channelise youth power in the right direction, Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) state vice-president Muneer Katipalla has exhorted chief minister Siddaramaiah to take necessary steps in this regard.

Addressing a news conference here on Tuesday Mr Katipalla said that CM should immediately convene a meeting of youth organisations.

“Previous BJP government in Karnataka had not only failed to address the needs of youth, but also had misguided them. It is the responsibility of the new government to discuss the problem of the youth and channelise youth power in the right direction,” he said.

Alleging the successive governments of the state of being indifferent towards youth and cheating them through false promises, Mr Katipalla said none of the ruling parties in the state so far have given priority to empower youth and eradicate unemployment. “States youth policy never concentrated on these issues,” he lamented.

The commercialization and saffronisation of education was rampant during the BJP rule. New government should completely stop this process, and give a new dimension to the education, he said.

Reminding that there are 1.70 lakh vacancies in different departments of the government, Mr Katipalla said Siddaramaiah led government should take immediate measures to eradicate unemployment by filling these posts. It is the responsibility of the government to initiate skill development training institutes in all districts to impart training, he said.

The youth policy announced by previous BJP government on the occasion of birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda, does not include any plans to promote scientific temperament among youth, he said.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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