1. A slew of programmes are being held in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka to mark Gandhi Jayanti today.
a) Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award Karnataka, 2023, is being presented to The Garag Kshetriya Seva Sangha of Dharwad district, a national flag making unit. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present the award at 4.30 p.m. at Vartha Bhavan in Bengaluru. Gandhi Grama Puraskar and Swacha Sarveskhan awards are also being presented today at Vidhana Soudha.
b) Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi will celebrate Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate and will also launch the Mahatma Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi website. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and ministers Krishna Byregowda and H.K. Patil will participate. The programme will be held in Mahadeva Desai Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, 11.30 a.m.
