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New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Karnataka's ‘Kaam ki Baat' in PM's ‘Mann ki Baat', says Priyank Kharge
KALABURAGI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the success of the Karnataka Government's 'Kaam ki Baat' in his 'Mann ki Baat', said Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge. In an 'X' post, Priyank explained the steps taken by the state government in the success story of Kalaburagi rotti, which the PM mentioned in his Mann ki Baat on Sunday. Priyank on 'X' stated that the state government has provided seed funding for branding Kalaburagi Rotti. Around 150 rotti-making machines were provided to Women SHGs and other enthusiastic women at subsidised rates for preparing rottis, while Rs 6.5 lakh has been provided to them through CSR funds. He said assistance is being provided in packing, labelling and branding -- market is being expanded in other states as well -- efforts are being made to explore the possibility of exports. Market has also been created on ecommerce platforms too. The RDPR minister also said, 'The Kalaburagi district administration has been instrumental in providing a good market for the skills of Kalaburagi women and helping them add value. By creating an online market for the rottis, creating a brand for it, and creating a large consumer base, 'Kalaburagi Rotti' has today provided strength to the self-reliant life of women. Because of all these efforts, the importance of Kalaburagi Rotti has reached PM Narendra Modi and he spoke about it in his Mann ki Baat.'
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka's 'Kalaburagi rotti' makes it to ‘Mann Ki Baat'; Priyank Kharge, officials react
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mention of Kalaburagi's Jolad Rotti in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address has sparked celebration and political commentary in Karnataka, particularly from Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, who hailed the recognition as a win for local women and government-backed entrepreneurship. The Jolad Rotti, a local staple made from jowar (sorghum), has grown into a popular regional brand through targeted initiatives. (X/@PriyankKharge) Taking to social media platform X, Kharge expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, writing, 'The success story of the Kalaburagi Rotti is a testament to how well-directed government schemes can foster entrepreneurship, skill development, and provide women access to markets.' (Also Read: 'Mangalore should be Bengaluru coastal': Outrage erupts over Karnataka's renaming spree, 'real-estate greed' slammed) Check out his post here: He went on to describe the millet-based flatbread's rise to fame as an example of the Congress government's 'Kaam ki Baat', a pointed response to BJP leaders who have previously accused Kharge of turning the region into the so-called 'Republic of Kalaburagi.' 'The PM, no less, has countered this narrative by highlighting Kalaburagi's success stories,' Kharge added, crediting the district administration for building a thriving market around the traditional dish. The Jolad Rotti, a local staple made from jowar (sorghum), has grown into a popular regional brand through targeted initiatives. The online marketplace built to promote Kalaburagi Rotti has created new income avenues for women-led self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs. Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner also weighed in, posting on X, 'Today, on 29.06.2025, during the 'Mann Ki Baat' program, Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji spoke about Kalaburagi's Jolad Rotti. This is a matter of pride for the district.' The slogan 'Kalaburagi Rotti, the power of millets' has since picked up online, with many celebrating the dish's journey from humble kitchens to national recognition. Samad Patel, Joint Director of Agriculture, Kalaburagi, highlighted the tangible impact of the initiative,'I am very happy that the PM spoke about Kalaburagi Roti. Around 1,000 women have found employment through 100 rotti-making machines we provided. Self-help groups are thriving, and women entrepreneurs are growing stronger.' (Also Read: Bengaluru forest officials bust poaching racket, seize 74 kg of deer and wild boar meat)
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi hails Kalaburagi's jowar rotti initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat aired on Sunday praised the Kalaburagi district administration for its innovative initiative to empower rural women by bringing women roti producers onto a common cooperative platform and selling the rotis under the Kalaburagi Rotti brand, a jowar-based flatbread, turning a local staple into a recognised regional brand. 'The achievements of Kalaburagi's women in Karnataka are equally remarkable. They have transformed jowar roti into a well-known brand. Over 3,000 rotis are being made every day at their cooperative. The aroma of these rotis is no longer limited to their village. A special counter is already opened in Bengaluru. Orders are coming in through online food platforms. Kalaburagi's roti is now making its way into the kitchens in big cities. This initiative has had a tremendous impact on these women. Their income has increased significantly,' Mr. Modi said. Meanwhile, responding to the Prime Minister's praise, Minister Priyank Kharge, who hails from Kalaburagi, expressed delight, but emphasised the role of the State government behind the success of the initiative. Writing on X, Mr. Kharge said, 'What the Prime Minister described in Mann Ki Baat is actually the result of our Kaam Ki Baat, a testament to the efforts of the Congress government.' Meanwhile, speaking to The Hindu, Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, the key official behind the initiative, credited the success to the over 1,000 women who are at the heart of the project. 'The women have done an outstanding job. Their dedication and commitment are truly commendable. The real credit belongs to them. We are now planning to open franchise outlets in Hyderabad, Bidar, Pune, Delhi and other cities. I am hopeful that these plans will materialise soon,' she said.
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
From kitchen to commerce: Kalaburagi women rise as entrepreneurs with jowar rottis in Karnataka
KALABURAGI: Kitchens can transform lives. A humble initiative that was started one-and-half year ago to make rottis in Kalaburagi district under the district administration's guidance has remade hundreds of women into confident entrepreneurs--it has given them a backbone. 'Kalaburagi Rotti,' made of jowar, the king of millets, is now the preferred choice among the health-conscious. These rottis, made and sold by Kalaburagi Rotti Utpadakara Sahakara Sangha (Kalaburagi Rotti Producers Cooperative Society), has now caught the culinary imagination of the state. Every day the society sells up to 3,000 rottis and enticing chutneys to go with them. These healthy rottis range from soft, kadak , sajji, dhapati and sengada holigi varieties. They are simply a click away. It is available on online platforms such as Amazon. One can also place orders at an easy to navigate and user-friendly website. It was Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum who acted as the catalyst in the kitchen to set up the society. Kalaburagi district has 90% rain-fed area under cultivation and jowar and bajra are the staple food. The society buys rotti from 150 Women Self Help Groups based in rural as well as urban areas of the district. Each of these women SHGs have at least six members. The SHGs prepare rotti and sell them to the Cooperative Society. "Rotti namaga illitana bari hotti tumbastittri yappa, Eega Kalaburagi Rotti Kendra namaga kaitumba hanaanuu kodlikattada (Rotti was so far used to satisfy our hungry stomach, but now Kalaburagi Rotti Kendra is giving us handful of money for the rotti we prepare, sir)" says Ayyamma Kumbar, a serene and confident homemaker, who had never thought of essaying an entrepreneurial role in her village life till the society came along.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka govt mulls legal action against BJP's Ravikumar over his comments against IAS officer; MLC says he has apologised
The Karnataka Government will explore legal action against BJP MLC N Ravikumar for his controversial remarks against IAS officer and Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Tuesday. This came a day after the Kalaburagi police booked Ravikumar for the comments he made against the award-winning 2015-cadre IAS officer during a protest rally held in the city last Saturday. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed based on a complaint filed by a Kalaburagi resident at the Station Bazar Police Station. Responding to media queries, Shivakumar said there was no option but to initiate legal action against Ravikumar. 'The government and the party will take it very seriously,' he said as he demanded a response from Leader of Opposition R Ashok and BJP state president B Y Vijayendra. 'This is not a small issue. The entire Karnataka government stands behind her,' the DyCM said, adding that a lot of IAS officers had met him earlier in the day over the remarks made by the BJP MLC. Ravikumar was booked for his remarks that Taranum 'might have come from Pakistan'. In videos that went viral on social media, he can be heard saying, 'The DC madam is listening to what they (the Kharge family) say. I don't know whether she comes from Pakistan or is an IAS officer here. Listening to your applause, I think she might have come from Pakistan,' Ravikumar said during the protest. When contacted, Ravikumar told The Indian Express he had apologised for his remarks made against the IAS officer, adding that a detailed letter of apology would be issued soon. BJP state president Vijayendra said Ravikumar had already apologised for the incident. 'This is a closed chapter,' he said. The IAS Officers' Association in Karnataka condemned Ravikumar's remarks, and said it stood in solidarity with the officer. Taranum was one of the 22 recipients of the Best Electoral Practices Award conferred by the President of India in January this year. The IAS officer also won the Excellence in Governance Award, distributed by The Indian Express, earlier this year in the category of Jury Special Awards for comprehensive development in the district. She was awarded for her initiative in marketing Kalaburagi Rotti as a brand and reintroducing millet as a staple in the region.
