Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today met Union minister Jitendra Singh and sought repatriation of state cadre officers posted at the Centre on deputation.
They also discussed the prevailing flood situation in Karnataka and other issues.
During the meeting, the chief minister requested Singh, minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office, to repatriate some Karnataka cadre officers, posted on deputation in the central government, according to an official statement.
He also discussed administrative issues related to the placement of civil services officers in the state.
"The minister assured him that he would discuss the issue with the ministry officials and do whatever is possible under the rules," it said.
The CM expressed happiness that the hostel for students from the northeast region in Bengaluru is ready for inauguration.
Singh had laid the foundation stone of the hostel for girl students from the northeast in June 2016.
The hostel, which is the first of its kind in Bangalore University, can accommodate more than 250 students.
The hostel has been funded by the North Eastern Council, Shillong, the purpose of which is to support students from northeast, who are pursuing their studies in that region.
Singh informed the CM that 75 per cent of seats in the hostel are proposed to be reserved for students from the northeast, while the remaining 25 per cent seats are proposed to be earmarked for students from other parts of country.
The composition of students from northeast and other parts of the country will help in better integration, he added.
Bangalore University attracts students from northeast in large numbers, many of whom find it difficult to afford accommodation, Singh said, adding, the hostel will be helpful for them, specially girl students.
The chief minister also briefed Singh about the prevailing flood situation in Karnataka. The situation is now under control and relief measures are continuing, he said.
The two also discussed issues related to the Department of Space, the headquarters of which is located in Bengaluru.
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