Sandur Forest – No-Go Zone Proposal (Karnataka)
- Location: Sandur, Ballari district.
- Issue: Demand to declare Sandur as a No-Go Zone to stop mining.
- Reason: Ecologically sensitive area with rich biodiversity.
🔹 Key Facts:
- 2019: Centre considered 6.10% forest area for No-Go zone.
- Sandur has 10,378 ha forest land; 4,942 ha proposed as No-Go.
- Mining lease area:45 ha.
- 83 ecological hotspots identified in Sandur.
🔹 Concerns:
- Mining harms forests, water sources, and biodiversity.
- Environmentalists urge govt to officially declare No-Go Zones.
Malnutrition in Karnataka (2025)
State Overview:
- Karnataka is witnessing a serious public health concern with rising malnutrition cases among children.
- Data collected under the Poshan Abhiyaan (Nutrition Mission) has revealed alarming numbe
Overall State Figures:
- Total Malnourished Children: 1,04,638
- Severely Malnourished (SAM): 15,391
- Moderately Malnourished (MAM): 77,482
Key Reasons for Malnutrition:
- Lack of Awareness among parents about child nutrition.
- Inadequate functioning of Anganwadis (lack of staff, poor infrastructure).
Government’s Responsibility & Shortcomings:
- Poshan Abhiyaan, aimed to tackle malnutrition, is under-implemented in many districts.
Concern Areas:
- In districts like Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Vijayapura, malnutrition is more than 2,000+.
Southern districts like Chikkaballapur and Dharwad are also witnessing an increasing trend.
