Karnataka Knowledge Commission
Encyclopedia
Karnataka Jńana Aayoga [Karnataka Knowledge Commission] is a high powered commission constituted in September 2008 under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan by Sri B. S. Yeddyurappa, the Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka with an overarching aim of transforming Karnataka
into a vibrant knowledge society..
The Karnataka Knowledge Commission [KKC], an important constituent of the Government of Karnataka
, came into existence in the year 2008. The KKC aims to enable the development of the vibrant knowledge based society in Karnataka. It is headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan , Member of Planning Commission, Government of India
and a Former Member of Rajya Sabha
. The members of the Commission are drawn from diverse fields like education
, science
and technology
, agriculture
and industry
.
The Commission is independent of the Government and works with and for the Government in policy making and implementation. The context and development of the state of Karnataka is paramount for the work of the Karnataka Jńana Aayoga.
The Context
The establishment of the National Knowledge Commission
(NKC) at the national level has been a significant milestone for independent India. It has brought about a paradigm shift
in the outlook towards education. In fact, the approach and recommendations of the NKC point out the convergence of various fields and sectors towards building a knowledge society.
The knowledge infrastructure in Karnataka, namely the educational institutions, universities, institutions of national importance, scientific establishments, R & D institutions and knowledge-oriented industries, is very robust and also expanding in the recent years. In this context, the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga (Karnataka Knowledge Commission) was constituted on 5th September, 2008 under the aegis of the Chief Minister’s Office to respond to the knowledge era in a proactive manner.
The Terms of Reference
The following are the Terms of Reference of the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga:
Organisation
The Karnataka Jnana Aayoga consists of 11 members by name, including a Chairman and a Member-secretary cum Executive Director, as well as 17 ex-officio members drawn from National Institutes, Universities and various government departments. The Commission consists of 28 members in all. The Commission currently has six focus areas, and each focus area has a Working Group composed of experts in that specific field. A Working Groups can form a smaller sub-group of experts called the Study Group and can consult stakeholders and experts other than members for their views and opinions.
Approach
The Karnataka Jnana Aayoga has adopted a holistic approach in its way forward, which aims at:
Focus Areas
Presently, the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga has identified six primary focus areas. Each of these areas has a pivotal role to play in transforming Karnataka into a vibrant knowledge society.
A working group
of experts has been constituted in each of these focus areas. In addition, there are study groups within certain working groups. The function of the working groups and study group
s is to do an in-depth analysis of the present status of the concerned focus areas, consult stakeholders, carry out research and make recommendations to the Commission.
Initiatives: JNANA FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowships of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission will be instituted with the objective of allowing deserving scholars/professionals/youth the opportunity of carrying out research, development, new initiatives project management training related activities in various fields, sectors and departments of Government of Karnataka. This program is a chance for the youth to experience Government functioning first hand and immerse themselves in working for a better society. This program will be targeted to all those individuals, organizations, institutions and corporate who would like to pursue their passion and commitment towards the societal development.
Objectives of the ‘Jnana’ fellowships: why the fellowships?
1. To collaborate with the young minds in addressing the critical issues of the above sectors
2. To bring in fresh and innovative thinking into the existing system of Government.
3. To increase interface between public system and citizens.
4. To facilitate and add vigour to the efforts carried out by various Departments of Government.
Duration of the fellowship program
Under this program, selected Fellows will spend 6 months working directly under the guidance of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission. Selected Fellows will go through an initial orientation and induction after which they will be assigned with various projects for a period of 6 months. Individual competencies and the key result areas (KRA) of KKC will be the basis for assignment.
Individuals can take a break from their successful careers and contribute their time and talent to bring about excellence and quality in the public systems. This would not be possible without the kind of experiences one has gone through in their career by drawing the comparison between the good and the mediocre systems. This fellowship allows individuals to explore and identify such gaps in bridging the key result areas and the society demands.
This is a great opportunity for the country's best young achievers to take on the superior challenges. This is a step to ‘be the change, you want to see’ in the future of the knowledge society. We welcome you to contribute to transformation in social development. In the process, it will be a chance to get into the public systems to pursue one’s career goals also.
The office of Karnataka Knowledge is Located at Vidhana Soudha
, Bangalore
.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
into a vibrant knowledge society..
The Karnataka Knowledge Commission [KKC], an important constituent of the Government of Karnataka
Government of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
, came into existence in the year 2008. The KKC aims to enable the development of the vibrant knowledge based society in Karnataka. It is headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan , Member of Planning Commission, Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
and a Former Member of Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
. The members of the Commission are drawn from diverse fields like education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
, science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
and technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
, agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
.
The Commission is independent of the Government and works with and for the Government in policy making and implementation. The context and development of the state of Karnataka is paramount for the work of the Karnataka Jńana Aayoga.
The Context
The establishment of the National Knowledge Commission
National Knowledge Commission
On 13 June 2005 , the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, constituted the National Knowledge Commission, as a think-tank charged with considering possible policy that might sharpen India's comparative advantage in the knowledge-intensive service sectors.In particular, the Commission was to...
(NKC) at the national level has been a significant milestone for independent India. It has brought about a paradigm shift
Paradigm shift
A Paradigm shift is, according to Thomas Kuhn in his influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions , a change in the basic assumptions, or paradigms, within the ruling theory of science...
in the outlook towards education. In fact, the approach and recommendations of the NKC point out the convergence of various fields and sectors towards building a knowledge society.
The knowledge infrastructure in Karnataka, namely the educational institutions, universities, institutions of national importance, scientific establishments, R & D institutions and knowledge-oriented industries, is very robust and also expanding in the recent years. In this context, the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga (Karnataka Knowledge Commission) was constituted on 5th September, 2008 under the aegis of the Chief Minister’s Office to respond to the knowledge era in a proactive manner.
The Terms of Reference
The following are the Terms of Reference of the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga:
- Build excellence in the educational system to meet the knowledge challenges of the 21st century and increase Karnataka's competitive advantage in fields of knowledgeKnowledgeKnowledge is a familiarity with someone or something unknown, which can include information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. It can refer to the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject...
. - Promote creation of knowledge in all formal and non-formal educational, scientific and knowledge institutions of Karnataka.
- Improve the leadership and management of educational and knowledge institutions of Karnataka.
- Promote knowledge applications in agriculture, rural developmentRural developmentRural development in general denotes economic development and community development actions and initiatives taken to improve the standard of living in non-urban neighbourhoods, remote villages and the countryside...
, health, industry and other areas. - Enhance the use of knowledge capabilities in making the government an effective service provider to the citizen and promote widespread sharing of knowledge to maximize public benefit.
- Promote inter-sectoral interaction and interface with the objective of preservation, access, creation, application, dissemination, outreach and services relating to knowledge.
Organisation
The Karnataka Jnana Aayoga consists of 11 members by name, including a Chairman and a Member-secretary cum Executive Director, as well as 17 ex-officio members drawn from National Institutes, Universities and various government departments. The Commission consists of 28 members in all. The Commission currently has six focus areas, and each focus area has a Working Group composed of experts in that specific field. A Working Groups can form a smaller sub-group of experts called the Study Group and can consult stakeholders and experts other than members for their views and opinions.
Approach
The Karnataka Jnana Aayoga has adopted a holistic approach in its way forward, which aims at:
- Identifying gaps between the existing system and requirements based on primary and secondary data
- Consulting the various stakeholders and ascertaining their expectations
- Carrying out surveys and other forms of researchResearchResearch can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
in focus and related areas - Submission of reports (quarterly, half yearly and annually) along with an action plan to the Chief Minister and the various stakeholders
- Facilitating policy formulation and institution building
- Facilitating implementation of the recommendations
- Conducting impact studies after the implementation of the recommendations
- Working Groups, Study Groups and Expert Committees are constituted from time to time to carry out the tasks listed above.
Focus Areas
Presently, the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga has identified six primary focus areas. Each of these areas has a pivotal role to play in transforming Karnataka into a vibrant knowledge society.
- Literacy and School Education
- Vocational EducationVocational educationVocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
- Higher EducationHigher educationHigher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
- HumanitiesHumanitiesThe humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural sciences....
, Social SciencesSocial sciencesSocial science is the field of study concerned with society. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences usually exclusive of the administrative or managerial sciences...
, LawLawLaw is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
and ManagementManagementManagement in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively... - Libraries and Knowledge Networks
- Health Sector
A working group
Working group
A working group is an interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers working on new research activities that would be difficult to develop under traditional funding mechanisms . The lifespan of the WG can last anywhere between a few months and several years...
of experts has been constituted in each of these focus areas. In addition, there are study groups within certain working groups. The function of the working groups and study group
Study group
A study group is a small group of people who regularly meet to discuss shared fields of study. These groups can be found in high school and college settings and within companies. Professional advancement organizations also may encourage study groups....
s is to do an in-depth analysis of the present status of the concerned focus areas, consult stakeholders, carry out research and make recommendations to the Commission.
Initiatives: JNANA FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship
Fellowship may refer to:* An academic position: see fellow* A merit-based scholarship, or form of academic financial aid* Fellowship , a period of medical training after a residency...
The Fellowships of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission will be instituted with the objective of allowing deserving scholars/professionals/youth the opportunity of carrying out research, development, new initiatives project management training related activities in various fields, sectors and departments of Government of Karnataka. This program is a chance for the youth to experience Government functioning first hand and immerse themselves in working for a better society. This program will be targeted to all those individuals, organizations, institutions and corporate who would like to pursue their passion and commitment towards the societal development.
Objectives of the ‘Jnana’ fellowships: why the fellowships?
1. To collaborate with the young minds in addressing the critical issues of the above sectors
2. To bring in fresh and innovative thinking into the existing system of Government.
3. To increase interface between public system and citizens.
4. To facilitate and add vigour to the efforts carried out by various Departments of Government.
Duration of the fellowship program
Under this program, selected Fellows will spend 6 months working directly under the guidance of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission. Selected Fellows will go through an initial orientation and induction after which they will be assigned with various projects for a period of 6 months. Individual competencies and the key result areas (KRA) of KKC will be the basis for assignment.
Individuals can take a break from their successful careers and contribute their time and talent to bring about excellence and quality in the public systems. This would not be possible without the kind of experiences one has gone through in their career by drawing the comparison between the good and the mediocre systems. This fellowship allows individuals to explore and identify such gaps in bridging the key result areas and the society demands.
This is a great opportunity for the country's best young achievers to take on the superior challenges. This is a step to ‘be the change, you want to see’ in the future of the knowledge society. We welcome you to contribute to transformation in social development. In the process, it will be a chance to get into the public systems to pursue one’s career goals also.
The office of Karnataka Knowledge is Located at Vidhana Soudha
Vidhana Soudha
The Vidhana Soudha, located in Bengaluru , is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles...
, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
.
External links
- http://www.jnanaayoga.in
- http://www.karunadu.gov.in
- http://kanaja.in/
- http://www.knowledgecommission.gov.in/
- http://www.deccanherald.com/content/35458/knowledge-commission-wants-hike-higher.html
- http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_e-books-may-reach-karnataka-govt-schools_1497207
- http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20100924/1594055.html
- http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/Research_ResCen_Act8.htm
- http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_permanent-secretary-for-knowledge-commission-soon_1197788