Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday played the drum and initiated the 'Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava' cultural festival at the Talkatora Stadium. PM Modi on Saturday evening arrived at the Talkatora Stadium in Delhi to inaugurate the cultural festival. As per reports, he will also address the gathering on the occasion.
PM Modi at ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava’ cultural festival said, 'the world is observing the International year of Millets after it was initiated by India. Karnataka has been a major centre of Indian millet. Ragi is a part of the state's culture & social Identity.'
He further said, 'programs for millet promotion were also initiated since the time of Yediyurappa. Now India is walking on the path of Kannadigas & has started calling millets 'Shree Aanaj'.'
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