Resilient Karnataka, a movie that showcases govt's fight against covid-19

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November 12, 2020

Bengaluru, Nov 12: Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries Jagadeesh Shettar launched a ‘Resilient Karnataka' a movie to showcase the state government’s battle against Covid-19 and the measures taken by the government to ensure smooth flow of industrial activities in the state during lockdown.

Addressing a virtual meeting here on Thursday, he said that Karnataka is one of the most industrially advanced states in the country and is today a USD 250 billion economy.

The Resilient Karnataka is a testament to government’s will and its proactive support to the private players even as it maintained a balance between saving lives and the economy.

Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries and Commerce, said’ lockdown had adverse impact on common man, industries and workers.

During the early days of the pandemic, the state government ensured the continuity of operations of aerospace and defence establishments, further enhancing the industry’s confidence in Karnataka and Bengaluru.

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No proposal for Beary Development Corporation, says Minority Affairs Minister

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April 7,2025

Mangaluru, Apr 7: The long-standing demand for a separate Beary Development Corporation has hit a wall — the Karnataka government has officially stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration.

Beary-speaking people, mainly settled across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and parts of Kodagu, have been urging the government to set up a dedicated body for the welfare of their community and the promotion of their unique 1,200-year-old language. But during the recent legislative session, Minority Affairs Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan confirmed that his department has not received any proposal on this matter.

The clarification came in response to a question by MLC Ivan D’Souza, who highlighted the community’s cultural richness and a population of over 25 lakh. “The community has raised this demand several times to support education and social upliftment, but the government hasn’t taken any concrete steps,” he said.

In his reply, the minister pointed out that the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC) already runs various welfare schemes for Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Parsi communities. Since Beary speakers are considered part of the Muslim community, they are eligible for benefits under these existing programs, he added.

Still, many in the Beary community feel that without a separate development body, their identity, language, and specific needs risk being overlooked.

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