Waqf Board to set up pre-graduate colleges for women in Bengaluru, Mysuru

The Karnataka Waqf Board has greenlit the establishment of women’s pre-graduate colleges across fifteen districts in the state, including Bengaluru and Mysuru, according to Karnataka Minorities Welfare and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. This pivotal decision emerged during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.
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“In a historic special cabinet meeting, the Karnataka Waqf Board has approved the establishment of women’s pre-graduate colleges in fifteen districts of the state,” Zameer Khan said, as quoted by the agency.
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Khan announced that the initiative will involve an investment of ₹47.76 crores for the establishment of these colleges. The selected districts include Bengaluru, Mysuru, Bagalkote, Chitradurga, Bidar, Bellary, Koppal, Chikkaballapur, Vijayanagar, Kalaburagi, Udupi, Vijayapura, Kolar, Davanagere, and Dharwad. The move aims to enhance educational opportunities for women in these regions.
Authorities also took the following decisions during Tuesday’s cabinet meeting:
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah noted that 46 out of 56 issues discussed were related to the Kalyana Karnataka region, highlighting the government’s commitment to regional development.
(With inputs from ANI)