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Hyderabad's lakes are facing a serious threat as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are allegedly being used to mask encroachments on Full Tank Level (FTL) land. Authorities have reclaimed nearly 100 acres, valued at over Rs 10,000 crore, from developers who used restoration efforts as a cover for illegal construction and land grabbing, impacting vital water bodies.

Government schools across Karnataka are facing severe infrastructure gaps after shifting from the Nali Kali system to mono-grade bilingual classrooms from June 1. Many schools lack desks, benches and even adequate classrooms, forcing children to sit on floors or share cramped spaces. Teachers and headmasters are seeking csr funds and donations to address shortages. While some districts have basic facilities, others struggle, exposing a gap between policy decisions and ground-level implementation across schools statewide now.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has ordered a statewide review of beneficiaries for the Congress government's guarantee schemes, emphasizing no rollback. The review aims to identify and remove ineligible recipients, particularly under the Gruha Jyothi and Gruha Lakshmi programs, due to reported misuse and irregular withdrawals.

Directions To Agri, Forest Depts

Minister flags overcharging by private hospitals, promises steps to cut out-of-pocket expenses; PHC doctors highlight acute staff shortages

Jharkhand's Industries Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav urged corporates to invest csr funds within the state, emphasizing an ethical obligation to host communities. He announced a new monitoring cell to ensure transparency in corporate profits and CSR allocations, aiming to bridge the gap between company initiatives and local needs.