In 2013 when Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister, India removed security barricades from the US Embassy to send a message after America strip-searched an Indian diplomat.
Nearly 60% of schools in North Karnataka are in a state of neglect, with thousands of unsafe classrooms left to crumble. Despite political heavyweights and constitutional status, this systemic failure continues to deny children their basic right to a safe learning environment. 📚
Kalaburagi Rotti, a product deeply rooted in my region’s identity and food culture, is now reaching global markets.
I recently flagged off the first export consignments of Kalaburagi Rotti to Australia, USA and Canada. Export volumes are expected to reach 10,000 rotis per month each to the US and Australia and 5,000 per month to Canada. Around 1,000 women from over 100 local Self-Help Groups are today part of this growing ecosystem.
Over the last two years, our Government has worked systematically to build the Kalaburagi Rotti brand by providing 150+ rotti-making machines at subsidised rates to women SHGs and entrepreneurs, facilitating CSR support and enabling packaging, labelling and branding support. Kalaburagi Rotti has also been available on platforms like Swiggy, Zomato and Amazon.
This initiative is helping create stronger rural enterprises, enhanced incomes and greater economic self-reliance for the women of my district.
A matter of great pride for all of us!