Book launch programme to be held in Bengaluru on July 10
Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao will release the books.
The function is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. at Dr. D. Chinnaiah Auditorium, located on the first floor of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Jayanagar 9th Block. Published by Jana Prakashana, the books explore the themes of health, nature-based healing, and creative Kannada literature.
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