January 2022

Suttur, February 1, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, Suttur, has organized a ‘Scientific Livestock Fostering Training’ program from February 1, 2022, to February 3, 2022.

The three-day training program was inaugurated today. In her inaugural address, Smt. H.V. Divya, In-charge Head, JSS KVK, and senior scientist opined that scientific livestock fostering training has a lot of demand. “I request the participants of this training program to follow all the COVID precautionary measures strictly and participate in the program with discipline and achieve progress in your profession,” she said. She also provided information about the various functions of the JSS KVK and demonstration units.

Sri Shamraj, Cultivation Science Scientist, JSS KVK spoke about the uses of sheep and goat rearing under the integrated farming methods.
A progressive farmer from Jeemaranahalli, Sri Mahesh participated in the program. Kumari Shilpa, Technical Assistant, Pulses program, ICAR JSS KVK was present.

Smt. Netravathi Yettinamani welcomed the participants and Dr. U.M. Rakshithraj, Veterinary Scientist mastered the ceremony and gave a vote of thanks. About 40 people are taking part in the training program.

Smt. H.V. Divya, In-charge Head, ICAR JSS KVK and Senior Scientist inaugurating the program. Scientist Sri Shamraj, Smt. Netravati Yettinamani, Dr. U.M. Rakshithraj and others are seen in the picture.

Suttur, Suttur, January 30, 2022: “The ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra scientists are very active. They visit the agricultural fields of the farmers regularly and guide them. They won’t hesitate to visit the fields whenever they are invited. They respond immediately and encourage the farmers who intend to get more yield,” opined Sri K.S. Mahadevaprabhu, a farmer who has won an award from the JSS KVK.

He participated in a program organized by the ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, in association with the Smt. Sundaramma Veerabhadrappa Foundation, of the Duggahatti Village in Yalandur Taluk, to felicitate the best performing farmer, as part of the Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s jatra mahotsav held at Suttur.

The following farmers have won the prizes/awards:

Banana crop

• Sri R. Raveesh Kumar, Maddur, Yalandur Taluk (1st prize)
• Shantamma, Gumballi Village (2nd prize)

Sugarcane

• Sri Nanjundaswamy, Tagarapura Village, Kollegal Taluk (1st prize)
• Sri K.S. Mahadevaprabhu, Kajjihundi (2nd prize)

Tomato

• Sri Shivamallapa, Badanaguppe Village, Chamarajanagara Taluk (1st prize)
• Sri Nanjundaswamy, Melajipura (2nd prize)

Maize

• Sri Mahadevashetty, Dhanagere Village, Hanur Taluk (1st prize)
• Sri V. Venkatesh Battaguppe Village (2nd prize)

Pole Beans

• Sri E. Ningappa, Baragi Village, Gundlupet Taluk (1st prize)
• Sri A.M. Nikhil, Alatturu Village (2nd prize)

All the prize winners were felicitated at the program with a memento and cash prize.

Prize-winning farmer Si Mahadevashetty expressed his happiness about the ICAR JSS KVK for encouraging the farmers to grow a better crop by recognizing and felicitating them.

In his address, Sri Siddalinga Shivacharya Swami of the Vatalu Math said, “the prize winners should become a model and guide other farmers. With the cooperation and guidance of the ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, I also grew 40 sacks of paddy in place of 25 sacks. The JSS KVK scientists conducted a Kshetrotsava (field day) and shared information about it. I will felicitate Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji for organizing such a beneficial program.”

Sri P. Veerabhadrappa, Chairman of the Sri Sundaramma Veerabhadrappa Foundation, felicitated the farmers. In his address, he said, “the ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra has been organizing several beneficial programs  like training, demonstrations, field visits, etc., and is involved in providing required guidance, and encouraging the farmers to improve yield and quality of the crop.”

“The farmers should grow curry leaves, lemon, and other vegetables used daily and increase their earnings, besides improving their health,” he added.

Earlier, Smt. H.V. Divya, JSS KVK In-charge Head and Senior Scientist welcomed the guests and the gathering. She also introduced the prize-winning farmers. Senior scientists Sri Manjunath Angadi gave a vote of thanks. Program Assistant Sri J.G. Rajanna mastered the ceremony.

The pooja and other religious rituals as part of the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav were held in the divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, on January 30, Sunday, at the Suttur Srikshetra. Vatal Srigru, Heads of several maths, Haraguru Charamurthy, and others are seen in the picture.

Best performing farmers of Mysuru and Chamarajanagara Districts were felicitated at a program held as part of the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav held on January 30, Sunday, at the Suttur Srikshetra. Awards were given to the achieving farmers by the ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, in association with the Smt. Duggahatti Sundaramma Veerabhadrappa Foundation.

Suttur, January 28, 2022: The Suttur Adijagadguru Sri Shivrathri Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s jatra mahotsav has been cancelled due to the COVID 3rd wave and the Omicron virus. The jatra mahotsav has been reduced to just a day.

As entry for devotees, sponsors and general public is restricted, arrangements have been made to watch the programs virtually on Youtube: http://Youtube.com/c/JSSMahavidyapeethaonline
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JSSMVP.

The programs will begin from 5.00 pm on January 29 and conclude at 6.00 pm on January 30. All are requested to cooperate.

Suttur, January 26, 2022: The 73^rd Republic Day celebrations were held at the JSS Educational Institutions in Suttur in a simple manner.

Music teachers of the JSS Residential School Kum. Bharathi and Kum. Bhanumati hoisted the national flag.

In his address, Sri D.M. Mahesh, Warden, Basveshwara Students Hostel expressed his view that though the religion, case, and language differ between persons and state in our country, the feelings are the same. “The Republic Day is celebrated to show the world that all of us are Indians and to show our strength. In our country, it has been a tradition to bestow titles, like the Padmavibhushan, Padmabhushan, Padmashri, Paramvirchakra to the achievers and bravery awards to children, on Republic Day in Delhi. Ours is a democratic country, and hence citizens are the rulers. We are known for peace, amiability, and brotherhood. Law is the same for all of us in our constitution. A real patriot is he who lives and strives for the motherland,” he said.

Sri G.L. Tripurantaka, Coordinating Officer, JSS Educational Institutions, presided over the program.

Heads of various departments, including Sri Sampath, Smt. H.V. Divya, Dr. H.M. Mahesh, Sri S. Shivaswamy, Sri G. Shivamallu, Smt. C.P. Nirmala, Sri B.M. Siddappa, Sri G.M. Shadakshari, and Smt. P. Susheela and others participated in the program.

The school students presented an invocation. Kum. H.M. Savitha welcomed the guests and gathering, and Smt. B. Vedvathi gave a vote of thanks. Smt. G.S. Jagadambika mastered the program.

Sri D.M. Mahesh, Warden, Basaveshwara Student Hostel addressing the students at the JSS Residential School, in Suttur, on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day celebration program. Heads of various departments are seen in the picture.

Music teachers of the JSS Residential School, Suttur, hoisted the tricolour, on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day program. Heads of various departments of the school are seen in the picture.

Mysuru, January 26, 2022: The JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru, observed the 73rd Republic Day on January 26, 2022, Wednesday.

In his address, chief guest Prof. C. Naganna, Professor (Retd.), The University of Mysore said, “India is a resource-rich country from ancient times. That is why foreigners attacked us and looted our wealth. But it was the British who stayed here and rule us for long. We got independence because of the sacrifices of many freedom fighters. Independence Day and Republic Day are two important days for us. The Constitution of India which comprises 12 volumes became a reality after three long years of discussions and consultations held post-independence. Our constitution has provided us equality, brotherhood, and freedom. One of the major points of the republic of India is considering all religions as equal. Along with economical development, social development is also important for our country. Universal alliance is important in this era. The government has to come up with rules against the increasing inequality. All the business sectors have slowed down post-COVID-19 Pandemic. Social progress will suffer if the educational sector is affected. In this context the contribution and efforts of the JSS Educational Institutions are immense. The JSS group is functioning so well due to the blessings of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji,” he said.

Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive Officer of the College hoisted the national flag. Earlier the stage programs commenced with an invocation by Kum. Sushmita. College Principal Dr. H.C. Honnappa welcomed the guests. Dr. L. Vinaykumar compered. PU College Principal S. Somashekar gave a vote of thanks.

Mysuru, January 25, 2022: The JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru, observed the National Voters’ Day, on January 25, 2022.

In his address to the students, Principal Dr. H.C. Honnappa informed that the right to vote is very valuable. “The students who are the builders of this country should understand the value of voting. There is difference between voting in other countries and our country. Everyone should exercise their franchise compulsorily without getting lured,” he said.

Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, College CEO presided over the program.

Earlier, the program commenced with an invocation by second-year B.A. student Nitin C. While Smt. Sujatha Kumar, HoD, History Department welcomed, Smt. R.G. Asha, HoD, Political Science Department gave the oath to all. The oath was given to all the students by visiting their classrooms. More than 2000 students took the oath.

Sri B.N. Prasanna, HoD, Journalism Department gave a vote of thanks.

Suttur, January 25, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra observed the ‘National Girl Child’ Day, on December 24, 2022.

Ensuring gender equality, girl children’s education, creating awareness among the parents about the health and nutrition of girl children, prevention of female foeticide, eliminating gender discrimination, prevention of violence against girl children are the objectives of observing the ‘National Girl Child Day.’

ICAR JSS KVK Incharge Chief and Senior Scientist Smt. H. V. Divya participated in the program. In her address, she explained the objectives of the ‘National Girl Child Day,’ and also provided information about the various facilities provided by the government for the education of poor girl children like ‘Sukanya Samruddhi,’ ‘Bhagyalakshmi,’ etc.

In her address, the Mysuru District Child Protection Unit officer Smt. Mamatha A. shared her views about the changes that happen among girls during their adolescence, methods they have to adapt to the chnages, discuss openly their problems, and shared information about the rights of girl children.

Mysuru District Child Protection Unit Counsellor Smt. Mamata M. S. explained the functions and activities of the child protection unit.

JSS KVK Home Scientist Smt. Netravathi Yettinamani spoke about the major problems girls face in their adolescence including anemia, reasons for it, its symptoms, problems that occur due to anemia, nutrition required for improvement of blood in the body, and preventing anemia through food habits like consuming food containing more iron content.

About 50 students of the JSS High School, Suttur and Smt. Yashoda, Highschool teacher was present in the program. After the stage programs, all those who attended the program visited the demonstration unit of the JSS KVK.

Suttur, January 17, 2022: The Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsavm which was scheduled to begin from January 28, at the Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud Taluk of Mysuru District has been canceled as per the government guidelines.

Following the increasing number of COVID-19 and Omicron cases, the government has imposed night curfew and weekend curfew. The government also has announced the rules will be toughened in case the pandemic increases. It has restricted the organizing of public programs, Jatra Mahotsav, etc., following which the Jatra Mahotsav has been canceled completely. Accordingly, there will be no program including the Rathotsava, Teppotsava, Mass marriage program, Exhibition, Agriculture Mela, Wrestling matches, Competitions, Cultural Programs, etc. There will be no shops either at the venue. Only traditional rituals will be conducted symbolically for one day.

There will be no entry for anyone, including the sponsors, devotees, and general public, at the Srikshetra. The symbolic celebrations and the rituals can be watched online at: http://Youtube.com/c/JSSMahavidyapeethaonline, https://www.facebook.com/JSSMVP. Organizers have requested the public to cooperate.

Mysuru, January 14, 2022: “The knowledge zone has expanded today. Accordingly, research works should also be undertaken. The quantity and quality of learning require to be increased now than earlier. Educational institutions should change in this regard,” opined Prof. N.S. Harinarayana, HoD, Department of Libraries and Information Science.

He participated in the UGC-sponsored ‘State-level Evolution and Rejuvenation Program,’ organized at the JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru.

Addressing the participants after inaugurating the program he said, “We are moving towards a new path in the educational sector. The new National Education Policy has opened a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities. Teachers should adopt new teaching methods and techniques accordingly. The country’s progress is depending upon higher education. The Government of India and higher education institutions are striving hard to achieve the ultimate in higher education. It is the responsibility of teachers in its achievement. We should protect the primary objectives of education by protecting values in education.”

In his introductory speech Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of the College said, “We are in the changing era of education. We have already adopted the new National Education Policy. There is a lot of difference between the old and the new policies. We are walking towards the objective of changing education. Higher Education has enabled us to shape an efficient life and has given a decisive contribution to nation-building. Studies have proven that the research and discoveries in the educational sector have the qualities of increasing the nation’s GDP. Hence, strengthening higher education is required. Higher education should be relevant to job requirements. Only skill-based education solves the unemployment problem. Teachers can develop their professionalism through such programs,” he added.

Earlier, Dr. H.C. Honnappa, Principal of the College welcomed the guests and gathering. The program commenced with an invocation by Kum. M.S. Sushmita. Dr. M. Poornima gave a vote of thanks. IQC convener, Dr. N. Rajendraprasad mastered the program.

Prof. S. Rama, Retd. Professor, Regional Education Institute, Mysuru, Prof. A. Balasubramanian, Professor (Retd.), Geology Department, University of Mysore, Smt. Jayashri, Advisor, Information Technology, University of Mysore delivered lectures on several topics, post the inaugural program.