pictures of mysore university

by masud rostami 

Bahadur institute of management sciences (BIMS)

Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences (BIMS)

B.N.Bahadur institute of management sciences is situated on the Northern edge of “Manasa gangothri” ,established in the year 2002.Mr.B.N.Bahadur an alumnus of the university and president of the B.N. Bahadur family foundation of Michigan,USA made donation together with contribution from the university created “Bahadur institute “.

The institute offers two years semester scheme MBA, the course shall be called ‘Master of business administration degree course’ consisting of 4 semesters and one year diploma evening programs.

                      Bahadur institute of management sciences

                                                        

At present Dr. Anand is the present chairperson of the institute, who is a PhD holder and MBA graduate..

The university conferred honorary doctorate on B.N.Bahadur in 2007.Mysore city, an historical place of Karnataka is also a good place for promoting management education.BIMS is located in a vast expanse of grassland trees a nature .good number of experienced faculties are here for students. They are available for students in online also. Institute has very good facilities along with capacious classrooms, well equipped computer lab, 200 seat auditorium (Rani Bahadur auditorium) and well stockened library and building managers.

      Photo of well stockened library

Besides these, the best practices of the institute are, students are free for evaluation of teachers and soft skills training are provided for students.counselling for students who are weak in performance. The association of management students and alumni regularly organize guest lectures, seminars, and industrial visits, literary and cultural activities.

The institute is striving (trying) to fulfill its aim of developing “performers” and “contributors”. The faculty is a fine blend of academicians and practicing managers. In addition to the conduct of regular MBA programs research and consultanency the institute is expanding its horizon by offering a variety of management programs. It conducts execution development planning on request for corporate people. Faculty members execute consulting assignments individually. A national seminar on managing in “Uncertain Times”, which was held in the institute, attracted 65 papers.

Networking with other business schools and corporate has enabled course offering to keep pace with the highly competitive business world and changing needs of the managerial 

The institute has become successful in attracting reputes companies. Pupils (alumnus) have made a remark in the corporation world. Now the students learning here have also intensely take active participation in academic and extracurricular activities...

Physical education department

Physical Education Department

by Nithyashree

                           Photo of Physical education department

   Physical education department is one of the departments among all other 64 departments which come under the control of Mysore University, which was established in the year 1916.The university college of physical education started in 1972 under the department of physical education, university of Mysore. When the department was started they first introduced ‘The Bachelor’s of physical Education’ course in the year 1972 with an intake capacity of 20 students and in 1974 ‘Masters of physical education was introduced. The duration which was of one year had been enhanced to 2 years in the year 2001 as per the regulations of NCTE and was renamed as’ The department of studies in physical education and sports science’ in the year 2002.

The physical education department was mainly started to develop an understanding and appreciation of importance of Physical Education ad at the same time to develop philosophical and scientific perspectives of Physical education. The department organizes regular interbeaural programs in sports for students and it also organizes projects in sports, games, and athletics for students. Teachers and students can work and gain firsthand experience. 

 As practical training is very important in physical education obviously the department concentrates on practical sports activities and practical trainings. Through practical training they are willing to develop a broad perspective of the profession of sports coaching. Every day the students are sent for Mysore university field for practice as a part of their classes. There they are going to practice sports and games like Vollyball, football, basketball, hockey, Kho-Kho, handball and also basic drill. The students are also taught with formal activities like broad jump, shot put, hardles, javelin throw, Hammer throw, race walthing.Apart from these they gives special training relating to Yoga, Wrestling as indigenous activities.

At present Mr.chandrakumar is the chairman of the department…He is a graduate of Bsc, BEd, MPEd and PhD…His area of specializations are volleyball, exercise physiology…He is a rank holder in Bed and MPEd degrees. He is a chairman of DOS In physical education and sports sciences since from 2004.he worked as Director, faculty advisor and as a coordinator and also as deputy registrar in different capacities. He also has membership in several professional organizations like selection committee of Mysore university handball and volleyball teams, Karnataka…etc…

Usually the students of physical education after the completion of their course look for jobs as a teacher s in schools and universities schools.So, the students here are also made taught with the theories of physical education like teaching methods and develops interest and ability to involve themselves and take responsibilities in health and safety education activities in the school and community. The course imparts knowledge in specific core subjects and allied fields as well as to develop teaching skills and also skills of variety of sports and games. So they will be efficient in teaching and coaching when they get into jobs in schools and universities. The department desires that by the completion of the course the students schools understand the concept and basic principles of school management, institutional planning and researching management with the understanding of identifying factors conducive to the factors to the effective management of schools.So, the teachers here  work extra hour to help weaker students towards improving their personality. Teacher assists the students and alumni of department in preparing them for SLET, SET and for MET exams.

Apart from these the department arranges special training for students desire of taking exams as officials and referees and umpire in different sports and games and also teacher guide and counsel general public in fitness and sports.

Finally, the main focus of the course run in the department is of curriculum content at undergraduate level (B.P.ED) and at the post graduate level has depth. The course is to impact knowledge in specific core subjects and allied fields as well as to give guidance regarding teaching skills, skills of a variety of sports and games. So, that they are groomed to take up teaching and coaching when they get jobs in schools and universities. The faculty members have vast experience to cater to the curricular needs of the students.

Open air theatre

Open Air Theatre                                         
 by Nithyashree

 A little heaven for mysorians…

 Ya, it’s like a little heaven for mysorians, especially for Mysore university students…open Air Theater is a spacious theatre of the university. This is the theatre located within the campus of Manasa gangothri in a serene environment of close to the Kukkarahalli Lake.

 The theatre was built in the year 1966, the then chief minister Mr.Nijalingappa laid the foundation for the theatre.The seating capacity of the theatre 10000 people…it was built in order to provide a right atmosphere and stage for students to showcase their talent, where cultural activities and programs for large gatherings could be held…The first program held here was its convocation. After that, it was made open to students and also for others for their functions…Till now, thousands of programs has been taken place in this theatre like ‘kannadawe satya kannadawe nitya,’ poets’ meet’ and several felicitation programs and also government related function takes place here but not frequently..’

This I not only a stage for Mysore University students but also for Others.The University gives permission for outside people for various functions by fixing some rent..Usually in the time of Dasara, its related programs take place here. Recently in the month of October (2011) Yuva sambrama function had been take place. Students from different universities performed in this stage. “It’s a good fortune for us to perform in this beautiful open air theatre” they said…

                                                                                                       

                                                                   Photo by S.yogendra.

Image of Yuva sambrama program, which was held at open air theatre of Mansasa Gangothri during Dasara festival.

Apart from these, OAT has become a testimony for students’ sweet moments. Students’ studying in mansagangothri here says that “the OAT has a wonderful environment, we used to celebrate all our friends birthday here itself, and also it’s a good place for chatting when we are free”. The students here use the stage for rehearsal and practice purpose also. Beyond Gallery, all around there are wonderful looking flowering trees with beautiful natural surroundings which give a nice feeling…So, its like heaven where we can have peace and joy..

Gandhi Bhavan

Gandhi Bhavan

   by Naveena l.k       

   To spread the thoughts and words of Gandhi, Gandhi Bhavan was constructed by the University of Mysore in its campus. Its foundation stone was laid by then chief minister B.D.Jatte  on October 13, 1965. But Gandhi bhavan was inaugurated by Shri Mooraji Desai on 31 January ,1965.  Prof .Yamuna Charya became the first director of Gandhi Bhavan then, prof Nadig Krishnamurty,Dr .A.L.Shivarudrappa,prof.H.B.Malledevaru, prof. Sanjivayya, prof.Krishna murthy,prof Anantha Ramachandra, Dr.s.Shivarajappa,Dr.s.mujaffar Assadi.The present working director of Gandhi bhavan is Sugeetha suvarna.   

   

          

               One of the first Gandhi Bhavans to be established in India, way back in 1962, the University’s Gandhi Bhavan has long history of association with Gandhians, and institutions committed to promoting Grandhian philosophy. The Gandhi Bhavan has rich collection of books dating back to the pre-independence period and is in the process of establishing a Gandhi Museum to preserve archival materials belonging to Gandhian era and other documents throwing light on Gandhiki’s work and life.

                 

           

 In The beginning, the department of Gandhian studies used to teach about the lifestyle of Gandhi, Economic thoughts   of Gandhi ,political issues  of Gandhi, philosophy education of Gandhi. Related to this there is a P.U. diploma certificate course. There about 11 students who are learning gandian studies.     

 In the  academic year 2011-12, The university of Mysore has offered the  course  M.A in “peace  and conflict”  about 8 students are practicing this course .it teaches political ,natural, about the nuclear bombs, war, administration and menace of it for the  unpeaceful  and misunderstandings which lead some destruction in the society, to upload and to take measures to control it, to find some solutions about its use and misuse this course has been offered  in the department of gandhian studies. gandhi  bhavan faculty includes Mallikarjun, Umesh,  Kumar, Ramesh, Dr.Suresh Babu  and  Dr.Subramanyam.

               

               Gandhi bhavan is not only teaching and spreading the thoughts of Gandhi to its students but also to the common people .occasionally the conduct many functions about the life style of  Gandhi, street dramas to spread gandhian thoughts to common people.

Seven social sins

Ø Politics without principles

Ø Wealth without work

Ø Commerce without work

Ø Education without character

Ø Pleasure without conscience

Ø Science without humanity 

Ø Worship without sacrifices

                   To spread the thoughts and the ideas that gandhiji involved in his life to all, they conduct camps in school and colleges of mysore, Hassan mandya and chamaraja nagar, they invite followers of Gandhi ,thinkers, professors to lecturer the students .the department of Gandhi studies conduct quiz competation   for the primary and higher primary classes about gandhiji’s  life and his struggle for independence. all these  curricular activities are going on.

               Gandhi bhavn of university of   Mysore is the first Gandhi bhavan in India, established on 1962. It is doing its job to spread   gandhian thoughts and collect all gandhian books and which are related to it. 

        

        



Bahadur institute of management sciences (BIMS)

 NITYASHREE

Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences (BIMS)

B.N.Bahadur institute of management sciences is situated on the Northern edge of “Manasa gangothri” ,established in the year 2002.Mr.B.N.Bahadur an alumnus of the university and president of the B.N. Bahadur family foundation of Michigan,USA made donation together with contribution from the university created “Bahadur institute “.

The institute offers two years semester scheme MBA, the course shall be called ‘Master of business administration degree course’ consisting of 4 semesters and one year diploma evening programs.

                                         Bahadur institute of management sciences

                                                         

At present Dr. Anand is the present chairperson of the institute, who is a PhD holder and MBA graduate..

The university conferred honorary doctorate on B.N.Bahadur in 2007.Mysore city, an historical place of Karnataka is also a good place for promoting management education.BIMS is located in a vast expanse of grassland trees a nature .good number of experienced faculties are here for students. They are available for students in online also. Institute has very good facilities along with capacious classrooms, well equipped computer lab, 200 seat auditorium (Rani Bahadur auditorium) and well stockened library and building managers.

                                                     Photo of well stockened library

Besides these, the best practices of the institute are, students are free for evaluation of teachers and soft skills training are provided for students.counselling for students who are weak in performance. The association of management students and alumni regularly organize guest lectures, seminars, and industrial visits, literary and cultural activities.

The institute is striving (trying) to fulfill its aim of developing “performers” and “contributors”. The faculty is a fine blend of academicians and practicing managers. In addition to the conduct of regular MBA programs research and consultanency the institute is expanding its horizon by offering a variety of management programs. It conducts execution development planning on request for corporate people. Faculty members execute consulting assignments individually. A national seminar on managing in “Uncertain Times”, which was held in the institute, attracted 65 papers.

Networking with other business schools and corporate has enabled course offering to keep pace with the highly competitive business world and changing needs of the managerial 

The institute has become successful in attracting reputes companies. Pupils (alumnus) have made a remark in the corporation world. Now the students learning here have also intensely take active participation in academic and extracurricular activities...

Karnataka State Open University

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

RAVI KUMAR A.S   

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was established on 1st June 1996 with the assent of
H.E. Governor of Karnataka as a full fledged University in the academic year 1996 vide
Government notification No/EDI/UOV/dated 12th February 1996 (Karnataka State Open
University Act - 1992). The act was promulgated with the object to incorporate an Open
University at the State level for the introduction and promotion of Open University and Distance
Education systems in the education pattern of the State and the country for the Co-ordination and
determination of standard of such systems. Keeping in view the educational needs of our
country, in general, and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater
to the needy.
Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council
(DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi,
permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian
Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China, and also has association with
Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
Karnataka State Open University is situated at the North-Western end of the Manasagangotri
campus, Mysore. The campus, which is about 5 kms, from the city centre, has a serene
atmosphere ideally suited for academic pursuits. The University houses at present the
Administrative Office, Academic Block, Lecture Halls, a well-equipped Library, Guest House
Cottages, a Moderate Canteen, Girls Hostel and a few cottages providing limited accommodation
to students coming to Mysore for attending the Contact Programmes or Term-end examinations.

research center

RAVI KUMAR A.S

Research scholar center

The university has been giving paramount importance to research in different disciplines since
its inception. Proper research environment has been created by appointing eminent scholars,
establishing research laboratories, deputing scholars under cultural exchange programme,
awarding teacher fellowships, sanctioning research funds and instituting special awards and
prizes for original research. In order to promote research, the university has recognized 48
national level institutions for undertaking research in different disciplines. In all, 1112 candidates
are registered for Ph.D. of which 479 are with fellowships. For monitoring the research activities,
the university convenes the meeting of the Post Graduate Council periodically. In the preceding
5 years, the university completed 99 Major Research Projects and 66 Minor Research Projects
amounting to Rs. 390 million. The research funding was obtained from government sources
and agencies like Advant India Ltd., AICTE, CSIR, DAM Hampi, DAT, DANIDA, DBT,
DST, EEC, ICAR, UGC, Canadian International Development Agency, ICSSR, ICMR, and
Ford Foundation. University has earmarked Rs. one million per year for funding research by
junior faculty. For quality research, facilities have been created like National Single Crystal
Diffractometer Facility – in Physics, National Facility for Drosophila Genetic Stocks – in
Zoology, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer – in Geology, Seed Pathology lab – in Applied Botany,
National Centre for History of Science, Oriental Research Institute, Multimedia laboratory in
Kannada Studies and Digitization of the Library.
There is a provision for limited number of Junior Research Fellowships for pursuing M.Phil/
Research Degree. The university has instituted 30 research fellowships every year to SC/
ST students and faculty improvement fellowship to some SC/ST teachers. Many university
departments are involved in collaborative research at national level and have international
collaborations also.

History of craford hall

History of craford hall

by Ravikumar
The University of Mysore is among the foremost institutions of its kind, and is an enduring symbol in the sphere of higher education in India. It was founded by the then Maharaja of Mysore, His Highness Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his Dewan, the renowned engineer - statesman, Sir M.Visvesvaraya, on July 27, 1916. The Maharaja of Mysore became its first Chancellor. A Bill to establish and incorporate the University was introduced in Mysore Legislative Council in 1916. It was passed unanimously on 17th July 1916. The first meeting of the University Council was held on 12th August 1916 and the first meeting of the Senate on 12th October 1916.

The University of Mysore became the first University outside the domain of the English administration in India, the sixth University in India as a whole, and the first ever University in Karnataka. During the institution of the University in 1916, four faculties were constituted viz., Arts, Science, Engineering and Technology, and Medicine. Seperate Boards of Studies and Boards of Examiners were constituted in 28 subjects. The University was also administering 12 other educational institutions.

The first Act of the University came in the year 1933 (University of Mysore Act 1933). The first report of the curriculum followed by different departments is available in the University's Calendar 1947-48. The University offered a two-year intermediate Course, three year B.A.(Hons), B.Sc.,(Hons) Degree Courses and M.A., M.Sc., Courses. There were also the faculties of Medicine and Engineering. The University also offered Diplomas in vocational subjects. The University Extension Lectures and Publication Bureau were notable features of the University.

The main campus of the University, created in 1960, lies in a picturesque area of 739 acres at the western end of the Kukkarahalli Lake. The University headquarters, the Crawford Hall, is located right across the lake on the eastern end. This inspiring locale of the campus was aptly named Manasagangotri (Fountainhead of the Ganges of the Mind) by the poet-laureate, Dr. K.V.Puttappa (Kuvempu). In due course, two satellite campuses were set up in response to the demands of post graduate education from semi-urban/rural areas: Sir M.Visvesvaraya Post Graduate Centre at Tubinakere in Mandya, and the Mysore University Post graduate Centre at Hemagangotri in Hassan.

In the beginning, the entire Princely State of Mysore comprising of nine districts came under the jurisdiction of the University. Now it is confined to Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, and Chamarajanagar districts. The remaining areas come under the Bangalore University (1964), Mangalore University (1980), and Kuvempu University (1987). The institution, incidentally, gave birth to one more University in 1996 when the Institute for Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education in the Manasagangotri campus, got transformed into the Karnataka State Open University.

The University now encompasses 122 affiliated colleges and 5 Constituent Colleges (with an aggregate of 53,000 students). In addition, the University has 37 post graduate departments, 8 specialised research & training centres and 2 post graduate centres that together offer about 55 regular academic programmes to 3,500 students. It also runs a number of employment-oriented diploma courses and certificate programmes. The post graduate departments are reputed for excellence in advanced studies and research, and have attracted projects and grants worth crores of rupees from many national and international institutions.

The University has developed excellent infrastructure for curricular and co-curricular activities. The Mysore University Library offers a collection of over 8 lakh books, 2,400 journal titles and 1 lakh volumes of journals. The main campus features an amphitheatre, an auditorium, a swimming pool, and hostels for women and men with modern amenities and comforts.

The University has established a rapport with many well-known and prestigious universities and institutions abroad for academic, technical and cultural exchange.

Having served the cause of higher education and research with distinction and dedication for almost the whole of the 20th century, the University of Mysore now envisages the 21st century as an era of even greater growth and success during which it will produce well-qualified and well-motivated youth to serve humanity as teachers, administrators, doctors, engineers, scientists, lawyers, social workers and in various other fields. As it gets closer to its centenary celebrations, the University looks forward to newer ways of fulfilling the vision of its Founding Fathers.

fine art collage for women

Fine Art Collage For Women

by S.Zeinali
This collage which is for women only is one of the fine art collages which can be found in Karnataka .
. The Post- Graduate and Post- Diploma facilities were established in 1990. It is proposed to begin a PhD programme [Research Centre] in the near future. The College has been accredited with B++ grade by the NAAC [National Accreditation Council], an Autonomous Institution of the U.G.C. . Presently the Institution is functioning according to the norms of Autonomous Institution as set by the U.G.C. and Mysore University.

Courses Offered

• Diploma in Fine Arts
• Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts.
• Master in Music
• Master in Dance.

International center

International center

by s. zeinali
The university direction was made prominent towards basic science. The university has introduced an Integrated M.Sc courses in physics, chemistry, and Biochemistry. The University also has tied up with various Chinese universities for resource sharing and training in information technology education.
The university has also initiated a next generation I-School at its campus. The International School of Information Management (ISiM), has been initiated with the collaboration of a few US universities and IIIT- Bangalore. Faculties from partnering institutions teach in this Institute. ISiM, already has secured grants from Ford Foundation and several industries for various projects.
Another development has been the setting up of the Third Sector Research Resource Centre (TSRRS).The Research Resource Centre has been set up with a grant from the Ford Foundation. The aim of the centre is to provide centralized infrastructural facility for researchers pursuing their studies in the area of Civil Society. TSRRC aims at pursuing and supporting research, training and consultancy in the area of Third Sector. Developing and offering Diploma and Masters program in the area of Non Profit Management is another area of focus.
Recently the department of law in the university was incorporated into the Mysore University School of Justice (MUSJ). Continuing with the initiative of the university to introduce five-year integrated courses to produce professionals with in-depth knowledge, the MUSJ has introduced a programme leading to a degree in Law, in a bid to enhance the quality of legal education in Karnataka.
The newly constituted Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences is trying to carve a niche for management education and research in the state. It was set up with the help of contributions from the chairman of BBK Ltd, U.S.A., B.N. Bahadur, an alumnus of the university
Setting up of a National Centre for History of Science, Digital Library, Centre for International Programmes, School of Life Sciences, IT Division, Joint Campus with Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Patent Awareness Cell and Entrepreneurial Park in Science & Technology are the main initiatives of the University. In the last five years, an Archeological and Folklore Museum has been established in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion with the donation from the Infosys Foundation.

emmrc

EDUCATIONAL MULTIMIDIA RESEARCH CENTER (EMMRC)
MANASAGAANGOTHRI, MYSORE-570006
by RAMESH K.N

The University of Mysore has introduced two years regular courses
in Electronic Media from Sept.2006. Considering the growth of activities in
electronic media, University of Mysore introduced a master of Science in
Electronic Media (two years) and a Post-graduate Diploma in Electronic Media
( ONE Year). These courses are offered at the Educational Multimedia Center
(EMMRC) complex of Manasagangothri Campus, under Semester System.
The institution
Educational Multi-Media Research Centre (EMMRC) is the only institution
of its kind to be established at University of Mysore by the University Grants
Commission in the entire state of Karnataka.
EMMRC produces educational videos for 24 Hour Educational Channel and
Doordarshan’s National Network DD-1,Gyan Darshan and 24 hours Higher
Educational Channel-Vyas.
EMMRC is equipped with state of the art infrastructure for Television and
multimedia productions and also has a good human resource and expertise to
educate teachers and students on multi media applications.
About the course
In India, there is the number of Television channels for which required technical
personnel are to be educated with the right skills and background looking at the
rapid growth of activities in electronic media and a vacuum among competent
professionals, University of Mysore happy to introduce a Master of Science
in Electronic Media (two years ) and a Post-graduate Diploma in Electronic
Media(one year).
The Science and Technology Communications Divisions of the University
has designed these programmes under the Board of Studies in Science and
Technology Communications. These courses will be conducted in the Educational
Multimedia Research Center (EMMRC) complex of the Manasagangotri Campus,
under Semester System.

Course Curriculum
The Modules taught in the M.Sc. course include visual Media &
Instrumentation Cinematography, Editing Digital Video and Digital Audio,
Production Planning and Management, Script writing for Electronic media,
Graphics and Animation, T.V. Production, Multimedia Authoring tools,
multimedia & Internet Technologies, Advertising Media, Radio & TV Newscasting
Radio Production, E-content Development, Media Research and TV Broadcasting
Techniques including satellite based video streaming . Students will be working on
live projects. They have to complete a set of broadcast quality production. They
will be exposed to latest skills and equipments
Faculty

The well trained faculty consists of media professionals of long –standing
experience with a number of awards to their credit. Their expertise in the field of
television production, both Tele-films and Docoumentaries will be utilized for the
benefit of students. Eminent scholars in Electronic Media from India and abroad

will be visiting faculties S

Folk Arts Museum in Mysore

by s.zeinali

Folk Arts Museum in Mysore

Another interesting a unique museum that adds to the character of Mysore city is the Folk Arts Museum. The museum is located in the magnificent Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, which is on the Mysore University campus at Manasagangotri. The Folklore Museum has a remarkable collection of folk culture. The museum has 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and the museum is celebrated as one of the largest of its kind in Asia. The Folklore museum has one of the most important ethnographic collections of South Indian toys, puppets and household objects.

The exhibits include an excellent collection of carved wooden figures from the different villages of Karnataka, rural costumes, utensils, ornaments, metal artifacts, implements and tools used in different rural professions. The museum also houses models of temples, houses decorative masks, and ceremonial headwear and has a section that displays leather shadow puppets. The museum is famous for the two wooden chariots that it has as part of its collection. The museum is close to the Kukkarahalli Lake that is part of the University campus. Many people who have visited the museum feel that a visit to the museum is incomplete without a stroll on the Lake Bund. The Museum is open between 10 am and 5 pm on all days except Sunday.

Various Departments of Manasagangotri

Various Departments of Manasagangotri

NAVIEENA L.K

The University of Mysore offers a number of postgraduate courses through the departments situated in
the Manasagangotri Campus.


•Ancient History and Archaeology


•Anthropology


•Applied Botany and Biotechnology


•Biochemistry


•Botany


•Commerce


•Christianity


•Chemistry


•Computer Science


•Communication & Journalism


•Economics and Cooperation


•Education


•English


•Environmental Science


•Food Science and Nutrition


•Geography


•Geology


•Hindi


•History


•Jainology and Prakrit


•Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies


•Law


•Library and Information Science


•Mathematics


•Microbiology


•Philosophy


•Physics


•Political Science


•Psychology


•Physical Education


•Sanskrit


•Sericulture Science


•Social Work


•Sociology


•Statistics


•Urdu


•Zoology

Kukkarahalli Lake

Kukkarahalli Lake

NAVEENA L. K
Kukkarahalli Lake is spread over 58
hectares with a shoreline of roughly five kilometers in
Manasagangothri, the sprawling campus of the University
of Mysore. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar was responsible
for getting the lake created, in the year 1864, to provide
water for irrigation to about 10,000 acres of land outside the
city. Reckoned to be a jewel in the crown of Mysore, the
picturesque lake, which inspired poet laureate Kuvempu to
pen many of his works, provides the much-needed lung-space
to the city.

Water Quality : A detailed study of the physico - chemical
and bio-chemical parameters of the lake waters carried out in
the period 1981- 2001 confirmed the deteriorating status of
the lake necessitating action for restoration. There was a high
percentage of chemicals but low percentage of total plankton
(43%). The activity of chemicals leads to the liberation of
extra quantity of cellular products which increased to 53.19%.
Lake indicated high productivity of bio-chemical products;


with death and decay of algal blooms adding to the
biochemical concentration. The lake waters showed high
electrolytes, low dissolved oxygen, high phosphate and
nitrogen content with abundance of plankton blooms, all of
which have contributed to a high degree of eutrophication.
The non potability of the water body is indicated by the
high degree of faecal contamination with organisms that
produce H2S that may include forms of Salmonella, Proteus,
Citrobacter and some strains of Klebsiella.The distribution
pattern of plank tonic forms, for the decade ending 2001,
as per laboratory tests of lake’s water samples provides the
values of parameters such as the Chlorococcales, Desmids,
Diatoms, Blue-greens and Euglenoids, as the biological
indicators of water body, as given in table below which testify
to the lake’s eutrophication status. The numbers indicate the
microorganisms present in the sample per litre.

Lake restoration : During the year 2003-2004, with grants
of about US $ 0.2 million (Rs 91 lakhs) provided by the
Asian Development Bank, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure
Development Corporation (KUIDFC) in association with
the University of Mysore under whose jurisdiction the Lake
falls and citizens groups, carried out the restoration works of
the lake. In order to effectively reduce the external loading


of pollutants and the intervention of wastes into the lake
ecosystem the measures implemented have covered the
following with funds provided by the Asian Development
Bank. Bougainvillea flowers.


Kukkarahalli
Lake Entrance
06.00 am - 06.00 pm
Timings
Entry Charges Free
Distance From Located adjoining the Manasgangotri
Mysore
(University of Mysore).