Karnataka emerged as a ‘model’ for other states: Minister

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Claiming that Karnataka has emerged as a ‘model’ for many other states in the country, Minister in-charge of Mysuru district S.T. Somashekar on Thursday said the Basavaraj Bommai government has laid special emphasis on rural development, education, health, agriculture and irrigation by launching several new projects.

“The State government strongly believes in the philosophy of ‘Sarvarigu Samabalu Sarvarigu Samapalu’ (Everyone gets equal living, everyone gets equal share) and it is functioning accordingly,” the Minister said in his address at the Republic Day celebrations after hoisting the national tricolour.

Mr. Somashekar said 58 citizen services were available at the doorstep of the people and nearly 100 services can be availed in 8,791 Gram One Centers. In addition, the services of 33 departments can also be availed at these centers

By relaunching Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme, the government has ensured healthcare to the people of rural areas, Mr. Somashekar said, adding that the government brought back the glory of Mysuru Dasara last year as the festivities were subdued over the pandemic. President Droupadi Murmu was the first President to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara last year, he said in his speech.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the country’s main event of International Day of Yoga in Mysuru last year and the PM’s participation gave the cultural city a new identity with Mysuru emerging as a yoga hub, he stated.

Stating that Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway works were nearing completion, the Minister said Bidadi, Ramanagaram, Channapatna, and Maddur bypass works have been completed, and the remaining works were under way at a brisk pace. The Expressway will reduce the travel time between the cities to 90 minutes.