The Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka, India, had a history spanning from the 1800s to the early 21st century. Initially developed by British mining companies, KGF became a significant gold producer, attracting a diverse workforce. It was once the deepest and most productive gold mine in the world, and the first Indian city to be electrified. After nearly 121 years of operation, the mines closed in 2001 due to high costs and declining revenues.
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“Wherever we are on earth, K.G.F is an inseparable part of our soul! We, the citizens of this Golden city have all reasons to be proud of, for we are the children of K.G.F,- ‘The Land of Proudness’- and our hearts always beat for it”- K.G.F citizens quoted from ‘Kolar Gold Field-Unfolding the Untold’ by Dr S.Srikumar.
Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) (also known as ‘Little England’) is a mining area in the Kolar District of Karnataka, South India, 100 km from Bengaluru. It is estimated that gold has been mined there for over 2000 years. The mines were run by the company up until 1956, when they were taken over by the Government of Mysore, who employed John Taylor & Sons as mining consultants.
The mines at KGF closed in 2001 and with them went the jobs that had sustained families for generations, resulting in many of its inhabitants now travelling 4 hours a day to work in the city of Bengaluru. There is still a great sense of pride among the people of KGF in their home and its remarkable golden past, and a hope that its future may become golden once more.
‘The record of the Kolar Gold Field over a period of more than 80 years is a splendid example of the civilizing influence of mining.‘Though not a ghost town, KGF stands still, holding its breath, as far as matters relating to the revival of mining activities are concerned’ Gayatri Chandrashekar- Grit and Gold 2015
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was conferred the status of Deemed to be University u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956 in the year 2008 and since then, it has been contributing significantly to the society as an Institute for higher learning and research in the field of Medicine, Allied Health Sciences and Nursing.
CARE has been approved by MCI, INC, TNNMC, AICTE, COA, BCI and PCI, accredited with grade ‘A++’ by NAAC, conferred with 12B status by UGC, accorded SIRO status by DSIR, awarded a star by MHRD’s Innovation Cell, appreciated by AICTE for Clean & Smart Campus and ranks 9th in the Country according to UI Green Metric.
Read moreIn alignment with the motto of the University, “Capability, Character and Commitment”, the academic programs offered are professional, job-oriented, and innovative. CARE offers 74 Academic programs in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (AHS), Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Architecture, Commerce and Law. Most of the programmes offered are interdisciplinary and are as per the emerging needs. Currently, CARE has about 2500+ students pursuing their UG, P, G, and Ph.D. education. First-generation graduates from rural and semi-urban areas contribute to a significant proportion of our students. Equal opportunity is provided for students of all categories, including socially and economically backward classes. Deserving students are offered up to 100% scholarship. The anti-ragging committee ensures the campus environment is student-friendly. Placement assistance is provided to students by the counselling and placement cell.
CARE, with the unique advantage of interdisciplinary faculty, well-established infrastructure, state-of-the-art research facilities and innovative teaching, training and research programs, is in the constant pursuit of its journey of achieving excellence in “Teaching and Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas in Medicine, Health Care, Law & Architecture”.
The Institute is established by a team of experts who are a perfect blend of industry and academia. The founders of this Institution and others, who are associated with us, are eminent educationists, distinguished personalities and philanthropic minded persons who have laid a solid foundation and are nurturing it to grow phenomenally. With commendable dedication, determination, optimistic and indomitable courage, the managing committee members have pledged to shape the institution to a gigantic position in the near future.
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Enable students to imbibe values, cultivate a desire for lifelong learning and maximize their potential through establishing a network of activities.