‘Seed World 2019’ delegation meets Karnataka CM to discuss agricultural issues

Agencies

September 22, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept 22: A delegation of Seed World 2019 event on Saturday met the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa here to discuss various issues concerning agriculture.

"The 14-member delegation of eminent global and national heads of various institutions discussed on doubling the farmers' income and the policy push needed for the growth of Agriculture in the state and especially making Karnataka as a global hub of quality seed production," read a press release.

The delegation, led by Dr MJ Khan Chairman ICFA and KS Narayanaswamy (President of Karnataka State seed producer's and marketers association) suggested the Chief Minister to create an apex body to boost seed exports and agricultural startups.

The delegation further recommended the implementation of 'seed valley project' similar to Telangana state to the Chief Minister for which he gave his nod.

The event, Seed World 2019 was organized under the aegis of the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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