Kanara region along the malabar coast was divided between Bombay and Madras provinces during British period. From 1831 to 1881 British governed the region through commissioners however after this period administration was restored to Wadiyars till independence
After independence the present day Carnatic region emerged as Mysore state based on States Reorganisation Act in 1956, later it was renamed as Karnataka in 1973
Key facts
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka
Our national flag is manufactured in Khadi material in Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha in Hubli
Hampi, Pattakadal are UNESCO heritage sites
Kolar Gold Field (currently inactive) is located in Karnataka
Karnataka is also known as land of sandalwood
Karnataka produces nearly 70% of coffee in India which is highest by any state
It is the first state to get the private radio setup which is 91.1FM in July 3, 2001
It is known for many beautiful waterfalls Example: Jog falls, Hebbe falls, Abbey falls & Iruppu falls
Bharatanatyam referred as Bharata Natya (in Kannada) is the same dance and classical dance of Karnataka
Kaveri, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Sharavati, Penna, Bhima & Malaprabha are some important rivers flow through Karnataka
Major Concerns
Unplanned urban development
Belgaum dispute
Water shortage in urban areas
Poor implementation of solid & liquid waste management norms
Traffic issues in roadways due to insufficient infrastructure
HDI stands at 19 among all Indian territories
Corruption in governance
Measures can be taken
Informal settlements propelled by economic opportunities in a region act as cause for unplanned urban development which lack basic infrastructure for citizens commutation & other infrastructure support. Measures with good planning standards & organised urban laws & development of multiple sub-urban areas help to manage with unplanned urban development
Education awareness, adopting modern conservation technologies, recycling wastewater, effective irrigation techniques, water pricing & community governance helps to manage water crisis
Re-usable carry bags, reducing packaging material, usage of refillable water containers & wise-use of printing material help to deal with solid waste management
Dewatering, Sedimentation, Composting through micro-organisms, incineration & liquid waste solidification helps to manage liquid waste management
Measures to eradicate poverty, create employment, increase income per-capita & good educational facilities helps to improve HDI
Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world - Louis Pasteur
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