October 2022

Sadhwi Deepa Bharathi, Coordinator of the Divyajyothi Jagruthi Sansthan, New Delhi, visited the Suttur Srikshetra and rendered a discourse to the students of the JSS Residential School. Other members of the Sansthan are also seen in the picture.

Coimbatore, October 28, 2022: “The role of JSS Mahavidyapeetha for centuries in uplifting the unity, brotherhood and culture of India is appreciable,” observed Sri Thiru N. Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu.

He addressed the gathering after inaugurating the JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Hostel Building, at Navakkarai, in Coimbatore on October 28, 2022, in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

In his address, he expressed his view that in parallel to the development of science and technology, it is necessary for us to make yoga and naturopathy a part of daily life. “The three centuries of colonial rule have completely ruined Indian culture. However, now we are on the path of regaining the lost glory. Swami Vivekananda had a dream of developing the young generation with wisdom and prudence. But, independent India taught us the attitude of materialism. Spiritualism, which is the biggest gift our country has given should never be forgotten,” he observed.

He also mentioned how yoga has positively impacted the world, and gave a call to all the countrymen to join hands with the Govt. of India in making India a “Vishwaguru,” by combating all the obstacles along the way.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, emphasised the relation between humans and nature. “Naturopathy and yoga are one of the ancient treatment methods of India. Ayurveda, is now accepted and adopted by Russia and several other western countries.” He also applauded the work of the Government of India, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, in the outreach of traditional medicines and for enlightening the people about the significance of the ayurveda and yoga.

In her address, Chief Guest, Dr. Sudha Seshayyan, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, applauded the activities of the JSS institutions during and after the COVID pandemic. “Humans are cutting off the relationship with nature. We should be grateful for what nature has given to us. Most of the natural calamities that are occuring today are because of the savage acts of humans against nature,” she said.

Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, Executive Secretary, JSSMVP, Sri. S.P. Manjunath, Secretary-I, JSSMVP, Dr. B. Suresh, Pro-Chancellor, JSS AHER, and Sri R. Mahesh, Director, Medical Education Division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha were present.
Dr. B. Suresh, Pro-Chancellor, JSS AHER welcomed the guests. Principal Dr. Dileep gave a vote of thank of thanks. Prof. Dhanabal, Principal, JSS Pharmacy College, Ooty, hosted the program.

Suttur, October 22, 2022: As part of the auspicious Kartika Maasa, special pooja programs including Maharudrabhisheka, Sahasranama and Ashottottara Bilwarchane and Mahamangalarathi will be conducted at the holy shrine of His Holiness Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji, Sri Someshwara, Sri Veebhadreshwara and Sri Mahadehswara temples, daily from October 26 to November 23. Likewise Deepotsava will be held on all the Monday evenings. All the devotees are requested to take part in the pooja programs and have the blessings of the Sriguru.

Those who like to contribute for sevas can contact the JSS Mahavidyapeetha office in Mysuru or Srikshetra Suttur directly or contact the information center on phone numbers 8896964242, 08221-232223, 0821-2548212.

Administrative Officer of the JSS Educational Institutions, Suttur, inaugurated the two-day ‘Spoorthi Sinchana’ workshop, organized for the benefit of newly recruited teachers of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha subsidiary institutions and promoted headmasters and principals. Sri B.A. Rajashekar, Director, School Education Division, Prof. Basavaraju S. Benni, Department of Economics, Bangalore University, and subject examiner Sri H.S. Nagaraju are seen in the picture.

The scholarship sponsored by Dr Vasant Betkerur and his wife Dr Mangala Betkerur was distributed in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on 19th Oct 2022 at Sri Suttur Math, Mysore.

The scholarship was conferred on 8 talented students from JSS Polytechnic and JSS Nursing School. Dr Jayadev Betkerur, dr. Akkamahadevi, Dr Sunitha Betkerur and others were present at the event. Dr Vasant Betkerur and Dr Mangala Betkerur joined the event virtually.

Suttur, October 17, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, had made arrangements for online viewing of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammelan, on October 17, 2022, and organized a program as part of the World Food Day celebrations.

A millets cooking competition was organized as part of the program. Smt. N. Jamuna Urs, Home Scientist (Retd.), ICAR JSS KVK, was the judge of the millet food competition and chief guest. She explained the theme of this year’s ‘World Food Day’ – Leave No One Behind. “In the Nutrition Index, India is 107th place among 127 countries. Accordingly, our country still has to achieve more. Malnutrition is rampant in rural areas in our country. Though our country has achieved self-security in food production, we should prevent wasting food. We should take care of having good nutrition,” she advised the participants.

In her address, the chief guest Smt. Rajamma Madappa, Biligere Gram Panchayat President, expressed her happiness at the participation of women in the program in good numbers. “The women should make good utilization of this program.

Smt. H.V. Divya, Senior Scientist and Head (Incharge) of the ICAR JSS KVK translated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the occasion of the PM Kisan Sammelan. The usage of nano urea and programs of the Govt. of India to double the farmers’ income were explained in detail to the participants. The participants were also asked to make good utilization of the Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Bharath scheme.

Sri Gangappa Hipparagi, KVK farm Manager, informed the participants to learn how to prepare nutritious food and its consumption.

aTwelve women participated in the Millets Food Competition, organized as part of the World Food Day celebration and International Millets Year 2023. The variety of food prepared by the participants using millets included Ragi noodles, Kodo millet Kajjaya, Little millet Nippattu, Chakkuli, Foxtail millet Upma, Ragi laddu, etc.

Smt. Ratnamma Hosakote won first place, followed by Smt. Madhuri M. in the second place, and Smt. Sudha Hadinaru, third place. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the millet food competition.

Smt. Bhagya, Dharmastala Rural Development Program Officer and Self Help Group women and Daan Foundation SHG women, students from the NOIDA University, and JSS KVK staff members participated in the program. JSS KVK Horticulture Scientist Dr. Vinay G.M. welcomed and Smt. Netravathi Ettinamani mastered the program.

Suttur, October 17, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, organized a training and demonstration program on ‘Drone Usage in Agriculture,’ at its premises in Suttur. Farmers of the surrounding villages utilized the benefit of the program.

Sri Munish, Chief Executive Officer of Multiplex Company, explained in detail the usage and benefits of drones in agricultural activities. He demonstrated how drones are used in spraying, by spraying nano urea over the paddy field in the JSS KVK campus.

“These drones are capable of spraying up to 50 acres a day and take 10 minutes to cover one acre and 140 ml of medicine. As the medicine falls on the crop in the form of nanoparticles its effect will be more. Each drone weighs around 14 kilos, and along with a tank weighing 10 liters of medicine, it amounts to a total of 25 kilos weight. Using GPS directions it reaches the area of the crop and covers it completely,” he explained.

Smt. H.V. Divya, Senior Scientist and Incharge Head of JSS KVK, Sri Shamraj (Cultivation Scientist), and Sri Vinay (Horticulture), Sri J.G. Rajanna, Program Assistant (Soil Science), were present. They assured the farmers to provide the required technical information and drone services.

The 2001-03 batch alumni of the JSS TC College, Suttur, had organized a ‘Guruvandana’ program. Heads of various departments of the College, teachers, and old students are seen in the picture.

Suttur, October 15, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra observed the National Women Farmers Day, by organizing a program to create awareness about the role and need of participation of women farmers in agriculture, at the Kendra premises located in Suttur, Nanjangud Taluk.

Smt. Mahalakshmi Prabhakar, a progressive farmer and a resident of B.C. Halli Village, in Bannur Hobli, T. Narasipura Taluk was felicitated. Speaking on the occasion Smt. Mahalakshmi informed that she is doing dairy farming since 18 years. “We own 18 cows and yield 160 to 180 litres of milk every day and get enough income to lead our life. Women farmers can become self-dependent by doing dairy farming,” she said.

Sri D.T. Venkatesh, Financial Literacy expert, SBI, explained the various life insurance schemes of the Government of India like the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. He also asked the women farmers to obtain E-Shram cards.

In his presidential address, Smt. H.V. Divya, Senior Scientist and Incharge head of the ICAR JSS KVK informed that the women are the spine of a family. “The women play an equal role in agriculture like men. Many women are making significant achievements in agriculture. The major objective of observing the National Women Farmers’ Day is to empower women and encourage more and more women to engage in agricultural activities,” she explained.

More than 45 women farmers, including progressive farmers Madappa and Basavanna from Ayarahalli Village, Narayan from Bannuru, women members of the Kalmahalli, Jeemarahalli, Sonahalli Villages Milk Producers’ Cooperative Societies’, Dhaan Foundation members participated.