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Centre Boosts Accountability For Food Grain Procurement, Distribution System

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Centre Boosts Accountability For Food Grain Procurement, Distribution System

To enhance the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) on Friday signed an MoU with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the current fiscal.

The move reflects the government’s commitment to refine the public distribution system (PDS) and to ensure that food subsidy funds are managed with the highest level of efficiency by way of overall enhancement in the performance of FCI operations and its depots. The MoU outlines specific performance benchmarks (including performance benchmarking of FCI depots) and accountability measures, aimed at optimising the use of public funds in managing food security operations. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that performance benchmarking of FCI depots contains depot efficiency parameters like capacity utilisation, operational losses, security measures, modernisation and automation of processes.

“It is appropriate that such large public expenditure is to be evaluated for their cost-effectiveness and value for money. This entails benchmarking of performance on critical operational parameters and establishing institutional accountability,” said the ministry.

Meanwhile, the food processing industries in the country have emerged as an important part of the country’s economy with an increasing contribution to GDP, employment and exports. The percentage share of processed food export in agri-food exports has gone up to 23.4 per cent in 2023-24 from 13.7 per cent in 2014-15, The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved 41 Mega Food Parks, 399 Cold Chain projects, 76 Agro-processing Clusters, 588 Food Processing Units under PMKSY scheme as on June 30 this year. During the last eight years ending 2022-23, the food processing sector has been growing at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of around 5.35 per cent.

–IANS

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Uproar At Tamil Nadu CM’s Cup: Weight Rule Reversed After Parents Protest

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Uproar At Tamil Nadu CM’s Cup: Weight Rule Reversed After Parents Protest

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Cup, overseen by DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s sports department, faced backlash after a sudden 40 kg weight limit rule was imposed on participants in the new Silambam competition. Students, parents, and trainers protested fiercely, leading authorities to reverse the decision and allow all students to compete. The tournament, featuring 15 sports events, including Silambam, continues at Trichy’s Anna Stadium until October 11, 2024.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Cup

After protests from trainers, parents, and students regarding the sudden and arbitrary imposition of conditions for the Silambam competition, all students have now been allowed to participate.

This year’s Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Cup, overseen by DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s sports department, has faced criticism right from the start. The new conditions imposed on the sport shocked participants and were seen as poorly managed from the start.

This year, 15 district-level sports events, including chess, handball, boxing, volleyball, kabaddi, and badminton, were hosted as part of the Chief Minister’s Cup Sports Tournament held at Trichy’s Anna Stadium. A new Silambam competition was also introduced, attracting many students from across the country eager to showcase their skills with chilambu sticks.

However, participants were taken aback when a sudden 40 kg weight limit was imposed at the venue, despite no such condition being specified during online registration. Many children who had travelled long distances were heartbroken and began to cry upon learning they could not compete.

Parents Protest Over Sudden Weight Rule

Tensions escalated as parents and coaches clashed with umpires over the unexpected rule change. There were heated arguments over the exclusion of students based on their weight. Despite many students having registered for the Silambam competition, numerous participants were turned away when officials enforced the new weight restriction.

Frustrated coaches voiced their objections, but when referees dismissed their concerns, parents of the affected students gathered around the officials and staged a protest. Amidst the growing outcry, authorities eventually relented and permitted students weighing less than 40 kg to participate in the competition.

In addition to Silambam, the tournament includes Kabaddi, Carrom, Swimming, Bowling Ball, Athletics, Cricket, Badminton, Chess, Wheelchair Table Tennis, Volleyball, and handball. These events will take place at various locations until 11th October 2024.

(With inputs from MaalaiMalar)

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Indian Researchers Build Low-Cost Solution To Enhance Engine Performance 

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Researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous research and development centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a low-cost solution called nanosecond laser surface texturing to enhance vehicle engine performance. This solution helps increase the lubrication of the moving parts within the engine, thus boosting engine performance.

Internal combustion (IC) engines represent the backbone of modern transport, but friction and wear between moving parts pose a big challenge to their performance. This causes enormous energy loss and, as a result, low fuel economy. The researchers said nanosecond laser surface texturing aims to address this problem.

“This timely approach seeks to enhance tribological performance (lubrication of the moving parts within the engine) in gray cast iron applied to a diversity of critical engine components, which include piston rings and cylinder liners,” said the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Thermal and frictional dissipation consume a significant proportion of the energy supplied to IC engines. The frictional losses for IC engines are nearly 50 percent in the piston-cylinder system. Of these, 70-80 percent occur in the piston rings: the top compression ring, oil control ring, and second compression ring. The extent of these losses depends largely on tribology—the study of friction, wear, and lubrication of the moving parts within the engine, said the team.

Nanosecond lasers with a 100-nanosecond pulse duration and a wavelength of 527 nanometers can produce high-quality surface textures rather cost-effectively, making it a more practical solution for industrial applications. In tests conducted under different conditions, the laser-textured surface significantly improved in reducing friction and raising wear resistance. The results were not limited to the combustion engine. “Optimising laser-textured surfaces holds immense potential for improving component performance in general in various industries ranging from the automotive industry to manufacturing,” the team noted.

–IANS

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Kumaraswamy Visits K’taka Town, Blames Congress’ Inner Power Tussle For Violence In Mandya

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Kumaraswamy Visits K’taka Town, Blames Congress' Inner Power Tussle For Violence In Mandya

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy visited the violence-hit areas of Nagamangala town in Mandya district on Friday where a Ganesh idol immersion procession was attacked and clashes occurred. The town witnessed violence and rioting during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Wednesday night.

Kumaraswamy visited shops and showrooms that were gutted in fire and also spoke to the families of the arrested individuals. Speaking to reporters in Nagamangala after the visit, Kumaraswamy said that the violent incident might have been orchestrated to bring down Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He recalled that when the late Chief Minister Veerendra Patil was in office, Congress leaders had stage-managed communal violence in the cities of Ramanagara and Channapatna. “Now, it is being done in Nagamangala. However, some Congress leaders maintain that the CM’s chair is not vacant, while a few others have their eyes on the post and are waiting for an opportunity,” Kumaraswamy remarked.

Union Minister Kumaraswamy further said the Congress government is working towards appeasing one community in connection with the Nagamangala communal clash in Mandya. The person who installed the Ganesh idol has been made the primary accused. To cover up their failures, the authorities have made indiscriminate arrests.

“Our state is a garden of all religions. Arresting innocent people in this incident is wrong. Congress leaders were the sponsors of the DJ Halli and KG Halli violence in Bengaluru, where rioters gutted the residence of a sitting Congress MLA and a police station. Those who were arrested for that violence are in a pathetic state today. Do we need a similar situation in Nagamangala as well?” Kumaraswamy questioned.

Home Minister Parameshwara has dubbed the incident as “accidental and minor”. “No one would believe he is the Home Minister after looking at the FIR. The failure of the police is glaringly visible. Due to this incident, the lives of common people are affected. The FIR mentions that people had gathered to murder police personnel. The government, which cannot ensure the security of its police, is ruling the state,” he criticized.

“Where did the rioters get the courage to roam around with swords? How could they throw petrol bombs? Who allowed the Hindu crowd to dance in front of the mosque for 10 minutes? What were the police doing? If there had been an additional police force present, the situation could have been contained,” he slammed. He noted that there was no presence of the Additional SP or Police Inspector during the procession.

“How does the Police Inspector who filed the complaint know the names? The FIR states that a huge crowd indulged in the clash. Yet, Home Minister Parameshwara says nothing had happened,” Kumaraswamy questioned Kumaraswamy also distributed compensation to both Hindus and Muslims ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh based on the extent of the damage, to the victims at the residence of former MLA Suresh Gowda. He also promised the parents and family members of the arrested individuals that he would work to get them released soon.

–IANS

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Kejriwal’s Bail Will Have No Impact On Haryana Polls : Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa

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Kejriwal Bail Will Have No Impact On Haryana Polls : Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa

On Friday, Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa said bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not impact the Haryana Assembly elections.

“Bail and elections are two different things. It’s just a court procedure. The government took action, remanded him, and jailed him. Like any Indian citizen, he went to court, and the court granted him bail. This has nothing to do with the Haryana elections; it’s a separate issue. His bail will not significantly impact Haryana polls,” Bajwa said on Kejriwal.

“The court has decided, and I find their observations very serious. I humbly request the court to be a little more proactive and timelier. Whether today’s Supreme Court observation will affect them or not, time will tell,” said the Congress leader.

“If the court intervenes immediately and is proactive, the misuse of all their agencies will be stopped completely,” he added.

Supreme Court Gives Bail To Kejriwal

Earlier in the day, in a significant relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court granted him bail in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. Apart from allowing Kejriwal’s bail plea, Justice Surya Kant, heading a two-judge bench, dismissed his distinct plea challenging the legality of arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged liquor scam.

The other judge, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, authored a separate opinion raising tough questions on the timing of the CBI’s arrest and holding the central agency’s “belated arrest” to be unjustified.

Despite initial talks for a pre-poll alliance in Haryana, Congress and AAP have announced separate lists of candidates for the 90-member Assembly.

What Is The Liquor Scam?

The AAP government’s 2021-22 liquor policy, which privatized the liquor trade via public auction, is at the centre of a significant controversy. The CBI and ED allege this policy led to a Rs.2,873 crore loss for the Delhi government.

A private company purportedly paid Rs.30 lakh in bribes to secure a wholesale liquor license. It subsequently generated Rs.1,333 crore in sales within 13 months.

The company allegedly made Rs.192.8 crore in profit over eight months and gave Rs.100 crore kickbacks to AAP leaders.

-IANS

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Kejriwal Should Step Down As CM After SC Termed His Arrest Legal: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

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Kejriwal Should Step Down As CM After SC Termed His Arrest Legal: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari demanded the resignation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister after the Supreme Court described his arrest in the liquor policy scam case as legal and asked him to furnish a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties on Friday.

Tiwari said Kejriwal has been in jail for about six months. “Now, the court has upheld his arrest as legal. In light of such stern observations by the court, he must quit the post on ethical grounds.”

“If he had little compassion for the pain and troubles of Delhi residents, he would have resigned long ago,” he added.

On August 5, the Delhi High Court also upheld his arrest as legal. Hearing Kejriwal’s petition against it, the High Court termed his arrest “legal” and said it was made only after sufficient evidence was collected.

In a video message, Tiwari listed the conditions set by the Apex Court for Kejriwal’s release and said the latter should resign from the post to improve the city’s governance.

He said the capital faces multiple woes, including waterlogging, clogged drains, and creaking infrastructure. Still, the Delhi CM worries only about his chair and refuses to budge. “The residents have been left to fend for themselves despite having an elected government. He should have some concern for the many troubles people face and should resign,” he said, highlighting that the top court has barred him from visiting the Secretariat or signing any files.

“This renders him non-functional and would leave him incapacitated to work for the city,” he further explained.

Earlier in the day, the Court granted bail to Kejriwal but with certain conditions. It directed the Delhi CM not to visit the Delhi Secretariat nor sign any official file unless necessary. It also instructed the Delhi CM not to comment publicly about the merits of the liquor policy case under which he was incarcerated.

–IANS

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Chennai Faces Prolonged Power Outage After Manali Substation Fire; Residents Including Those From CM Stalin’s Constituency Suffer,

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Chennai Faces Prolonged Power Outage After Manali Substation Fire; Residents Including Those From CM Stalin's Constituency Suffer,

On 12 September 2024, Chennai residents endured extended power cuts, with areas like Royapuram, Tiruvottriyur, Kasimedu, Manali, Madhavaram, Egmore, and Purasaiwakkam facing severe disruptions. Initially anticipated to last only a few minutes, the power outage persisted for hours, leaving residents stranded in the sweltering urban environment. Frustration grew as the power failure continued well past the expected restoration time, leading to widespread discontent with the ruling DMK government.

On the 12th September night following a fire at the Manali substation in North Chennai, several parts of the city experienced power disruptions. TANGEDCO Managing Director Rajesh Lakhani stated that the fire originated inside the substation, with fire and rescue services working to extinguish the blaze. He clarified that an overload did not cause the fire, as the power demand was not as high as it typically is during summer.

Lakhani suggested that the incident might have been due to equipment malfunction. He mentioned that power restoration efforts were underway, with 50% of the city’s supply expected to be back online soon, particularly in areas such as RA Puram, Mylapore, and Pulianthope. Teams were also working to establish a bypass line, with the remaining power expected to be restored without significant delay.

Despite these efforts, residents reported prolonged power outages in several neighborhoods. Affected areas ranged from Manali to Mint, including prominent localities like Velachery, Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, T Nagar, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, Adyar, Perambur, and those near Chennai Central. The power cuts extended to suburban areas such as Puzhal and Red Hills. Many parts of North and Central Chennai were left in darkness, including major roads like Anna Salai, leading to traffic disruptions at Central and Ripon Building junctions.

Residents of Chief Minister MK Stalin’s own constituency marched to the TNEB office after enduring a prolonged power outage. Frustrated and demanding answers about when the power would be restored, they were reportedly met with threats from the police, who warned they might face charges for their protest.

An enraged resident asked, “Where will we go to sleep? We don’t have a terrace or getting any fresh air, so how can we sleep? In all of this, the patients are suffering. Do you know how much they are suffering?”

Another enraged resident said, “In this, if we call, they (TNEB) are not picking up the phone and there is no response from them. What shall we do with the children? There is still no response from them, and they have said something happened in Manali, but we don’t know yet.” He further stated, “the police have come but speaking on their (TNEB) support. They are saying it will come, but they don’t know when it will be.”

Angry residents reported that the police threatened to arrest them, and many were prepared for such action. One resident harshly criticized TNEB for their strictness in collecting even small overdue amounts, while failing to provide similar service when it was needed. This resident also expressed frustration over rising electricity bills, stating that they never asked for free electricity but now feel burdened by increased charges and inadequate service.

Further, in areas like KK Nagar and Periyamedu, frustrated residents took to the streets to protest against the ongoing power outage. Angry locals voiced their complaints on social media, revealing that the Minnagam helpline number 1912 was unreachable. When residents attempted to call the number twice over a span of two hours, only to receive a message indicating that the number was switched off. Major roads such as Anna Salai and Central experienced severe traffic jams as motorists and two-wheeler riders grappled with poor visibility due to the lack of street lighting.

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Woman Journalist Latha Allegedly Manhandled At TN Secretariat, Dravidianist Media Silent, ADMK Gen Secy Edappadi K. Palaniswami Slams DMK Govt

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Journalist Latha, who reported on poor conditions in Adi Dravidar student hostels, was allegedly threatened by a government official during an interview at the Secretariat, sparking outrage. Latha was reportedly told she could face charges under the SC/ST Act and was forced out of the office.

In response, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the DMK government, accusing it of failing to protect women journalists and demanding that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin be held accountable for the intimidation.

AIADMK Slams DMK Over Women’s Safety

AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the ruling DMK government, asserting that it offers no protection for women journalists. He demanded that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin be held accountable for the ongoing atrocities occurring under his watch.

It is alleged that a Tamil news channel journalist Latha was summoned by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department at the Secretariat to explain a recent report she made on poor conditions in student hostels. During the interview with Lakshmi Priya IAS, Secretary of the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, it was announced that the hostels would be renovated within three months. However, Latha pressed the issue, questioning why students should endure conditions for an additional three months. During the interview, Latha was allegedly threatened by district-level official Vetrichelvan, who said, “Who gave you permission to visit the hostel? I will file a case against you under the SC/ST Act,” and subsequently forced her out of the Secretary’s office.

The original video published by the Tamil news channel has been removed from all social media platforms, and major media outlets have not covered the issue.

Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the situation, stating, “There is no protection for women journalists in Tamil Nadu – Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Must Respond. As news surfaced about the situation in Adi Dravidar student hostels, the Secretary of the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department at the Chief Secretariat called journalist Latha to explain it but have threatened her and sent her out of the office. This incident exposes the double standards of the DMK government, which talks a lot about social justice and women’s empowerment.”

“While Adi Dravidar Welfare Secretary Lakshmi Priya IAS have called her to the Secretariat for an interview, and the news that in the middle of the interview, the female journalist Latha was threatened by a government official Vethichelvan and forced out of the secretary’s room is shocking.” He added.

“It is the height of fascism for the DMK government to threaten the media, the fourth pillar of democracy, in the name of the Prevention of Atrocities Act, which brought out the reality of the Adi Dravidar Student Hostel to the people. Is this how a female journalist is treated in the honourable chief secretariat under the DMK regime?” He questioned

“I urge DMK Chief Minister to take strict action against the government officials and the department secretary who threatened the woman journalist and give up the attempts to suppress the media with pride of power. Also, Chief Minister @mkstalin should provide an answer to the fact that the officials threatening to file a case under the Prevention of Atrocities Act against journalist Latha, who went to collect news for the welfare of students in Adi Dravidars in the chief secretariat itself. My strong condemnation of the DMK Chief Minister who only talks about “Press freedom” and “freedom of expression” and tries to suppress and intimidate the media. “ He further added.

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“I Sincerely Apologise”: BJP TN Head Annamalai Regrets Hotel Annapoorna Owner’s Apology Video To Nirmala Sitharaman

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"I Sincerely Apologise": BJP TN Head Annamalai Regrets Video with Hotel Sri Annapoorna Owner Srinivasan apologizing To FM Nirmala Sitharaman

BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai offered an apology on behalf of his party after a video of Sri Annapoorna hotel owner Srinivasan apologizing to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman went viral. Srinivasan allegedly apologised out of his will after his hilarious request to Nirmala Sitharaman on GST reforms.

Srinivasan’s Amusing Comments On GST

Srinivasan, the chairman of Sri Annapoorna Hotel, had hilariously highlighted the inconsistencies in GST rates and appealed for rationalization during the Finance Minister’s meeting with entrepreneurs from different sectors at Coimbatore.

“There is 5% GST on sweets but 12% on savouries, and 18% on cream-filled buns, whereas there is no GST on buns! Customers often complain, saying, ‘Just give me the bun, I’ll add the cream and jam myself,’” said Srinivasan, leading to laughter from the crowd.

The owner of the Sri Annapoorna Hotel emphasized the need for a uniform GST rate on food items, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where sweet and savoury items are consumed together. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded by assuring that the government is working to simplify GST and address these concerns. She promised to raise the issue with the GST Council and noted that many outdated industrial laws have already been removed.

His comical interaction with jabs at BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan went viral on social media. However, the next day, the Tamil Nadu BJP social media convener posted a video in which the Annapoorna hotel owner was seen apologizing to Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Vanathi Srinivasan.

This apology video did not go down well with the party supporters, who felt the entrepreneur had the right to express his grievances and that there was nothing objectionable in what he said.

Annamalai Offers Apology For Srinivasan Video

As the apology video became a fodder for DMK and Dravidianists, BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai, currently in the UK for his fellowship, posted on his social media, expressing regret over the episode.

He said, “On behalf of @BJP4TamilNadu, I sincerely apologise for the actions of our functionaries who shared a private conversation between a respected business owner and our Hon. FM. I spoke with Thiru Srinivasan Avl, the esteemed owner of the Annapoorna chain of Restaurants, to express regret for this unintended breach of privacy. Annapoorna Srinivasan Anna is a pillar of Tamil Nadu’s business community, contributing significantly to the state’s and nation’s economic growth. I request everyone to lay the matter to rest with due respect.“

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Reviving Vedic Heritage: A Landmark Initiative By Sri Abhinava Shankara Bharati Swamiji Of Kudali Sringeri Maha-Samsthan

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To address the long-standing neglect of traditional Vedic scholars, Sri Abhinava Shankara Bharati Swamiji of Kudali Sringeri Mahasamsthan has launched the historic Ghana-Parayanam. This initiative will feature a recitation of ten key Vedic scriptures, including 10,552 verses of the Rigveda Samhita.

The recitation, which spans 90 days and involves seven hours of daily chanting, demonstrates intellectual and memorization prowess. Scholars from all over India will witness this rigorous process, ensuring its accuracy, and the reciting scholar will receive a ten-lakh rupee honorarium. This event streamed live on the Kudali Mutt YouTube channel, began on Gurupoornima, 21 July 2024, aiming to revive India’s endangered oral traditions.

Despite the profound contributions of Vedic scholars to Indian civilization, they remain largely overlooked in modern society, where recognition often favours achievers in popular fields like sports and cinema. This initiative is a vital step toward preserving the country’s ancient knowledge.

The Neglect Of Vedic Scholars: A National Concern

In stark contrast, traditional Vedic scholars, despite their profound contributions to Indian civilization, remain largely overlooked. Vedic knowledge has been integral to India’s political, economic, cultural, and educational fabric for centuries. However, the lack of recognition for these scholars is glaring. The President of India may confer awards for Sanskrit. Still, these honours are generally literary. They do not specifically acknowledge traditional Vedic scholars, especially those from oral traditions marginalized within modern academic frameworks.
The absence of social recognition has led many Vedic students to abandon traditional Gurukul studies in favour of formal Sanskrit universities, where they hope to gain academic degrees and social respect. This shift jeopardizes the survival of India’s rich oral traditions. Without intervention, the invaluable knowledge passed down through generations in Gurukuls may face extinction as existing scholars age and pass away without trained successors.

A Landmark Initiative To Revive And Recognize Vedic Traditions

In response to this pressing issue, Sri Abhinava Shankara Bharati Swamiji of Kudali Sringeri Mahasamsthan spearheads a historic initiative: the Ghana-Parayanam. This event aims to bring much-needed recognition and respect to Vedic scholars. It will feature the recitation of ten key Vedic scriptures, including Shiksha, Vyakarana, Chhandas, Nirukta, Jyotish, Kalpa. The scholars will cover the three sections of the Vedas—Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyaka, and Pratishakhya.

Notably, a single scholar will recite the Ghana-Patha of all 10,552 verses of the Rigveda Samhita, showcasing extraordinary intellectual skills.

The recitation will occur over 90 days and involve seven hours of chanting daily. Scholars from across India will observe this rigorous process, known as Ekaakee Ghana-Parayana or Vakta-Shrota Parayana, to ensure its accuracy. The scholar will be awarded a significant honorarium of ten lakh rupees.

Where To Watch It?

This recitation commenced on Gurupoornima, 21 July 2024, during the Chaturmasa Vrat. It is being streamed live on the Kudali Mutt YouTube channel.

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