Belagavi
Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje emphasized the urgent need for industrial growth in India’s Tier II and III cities, warning that Bengaluru risks becoming as polluted as Delhi if industry expansion is not redirected. She highlighted Belagavi as Karnataka’s second-largest industrial exporter after Bengaluru and urged industrialists to consider Belagavi’s potential as a future industrial hub.
Karandlaje also encouraged investment in food processing, noting its promising future. She pointed out that while India exports food items that pass stringent pesticide checks, local consumers often eat untested food. The Minister called for district-level testing labs to ensure food safety.
MP Jagadish Shettar, Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi, MLAs Abhay Patil and Asif Sait, former MLC Mahantesh Kavatagimath, and Chaitanya Kulkarni also discussed regional development.
The event celebrated notable achievers, including Dr. HB Rajshekhar, Dr. BJ Patil, Ashok Danavadi, and others. Awardees included Dr. Shivanand Nandagaon, Shashikant Cinamuri, and Mahalaxmi Cooperative Society, Topinakatti, recognized for contributions across various fields.
