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Campaign to save Tumkur's forests from destruction in the name of Tumkur University

A report by Murthy.T.V.N., Guru Prasad.T.V, Gundappa.B.V, Mallikarjun and Ameen Ahmed Background of Tumkur University: The setting up of a University in the City of Tumakuru (previously Tumkur) is a matter of pride for all us Tumakureans. It serves the long standing demand of people of Tumakuru region. Tumakuru District has a high concentration of Post-secondary colleges and University affiliated institutions. Many of these institutions impart outstanding education and students educated from them have made excellent careers in India as well as abroad. Background of this issue: Unfortunately some unscrupulous political elements are using the guise of this prestige of Tumakuru to further their own interests. The land for the University has been made a controversy by seeking to establish it in forest land. The proposed place to establish the university has ranged from the Golahalli state forest to Devarayana Durga State Forest. As people representing nature lovers and seeking to protect