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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Krishnaraja Wadiyar transformed Mysuru with devpt reforms: Minister
Mysuru: Social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa on Wednesday hailed the contributions of erstwhile Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and credited him for making Mysuru a centre of attraction in India with the successful implementation of a slew of development projects. The Maharaja's reforms, empowerment of underprivileged classes, and promotion of education, agriculture, banks, and several other sectors of overall development of the erstwhile Mysuru state grabbed the attention of people across the country, he noted. He was speaking after offering floral tribute to the portrait of Krishnaraja Wadiyar on account of his birth anniversary celebrations organised jointly by the district administration and the department of Kannada and culture, held at Kalamandir in the city. The minister also appreciated the Maharaja for his illustrious administration, vision, wisdom, and simplicity. Mysuru was one of the first cities to be lit with streetlights in the Asian continent during his regime, Mahadevappa, who is Mysuru district minister, said. His focus on industrial growth not only paved the way for the promotion of industries and allied activities, but it also generated jobs and propelled the growth of the economy, the minister said. The minister also highlighted that the Maharaja established the University of Mysore and State Bank of Mysore and focused on health facilities, promoting Krishnarajendra Hospital, Cheluvamba Hospital, and PKTB Sanitorium. The establishment of PKTB Sanitorium for the treatment of tuberculosis patients in memory of his sisters who died from the dreaded disease still ensures better service to the people of the region, he pointed out. The minister described Krishnaraja Wadiyar as one of the best administrators who not only walked the talk, but also laid the strong foundation to build modern Karnataka in the country. Minister of Kannada and culture, other backward classes Shivaraj Tangadagi said that govt is celebrating the birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar not only to remember his contributions but also to popularise his life and works to educate the younger generation. MLA TS Srivatsa, MLC D Thimmaiah, deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy, and joint director of Kannada and culture VN Mallikarjuna Swamy were present. A colourful procession carrying the portrait of Krishnaraja Wadiyar on a flower-decorated silver chariot, with folk artistes dancing, and Nandi Dwaja, took place on the main streets of the city from Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple to Kalamandir. In addition, various organisations also celebrated his Jayanthi as a grand affair in the city. Meanwhile, MP and Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Wadiyar distributed free ration kits to over 3,500 pourakarmikas on behalf of the royal family to take care of their family members for one month at the function held at the Maharaja's College grounds. The Ursu Mandali Sangha also celebrated the event with a grand event at its premises on Tyagaraja Road in Agrahara. The MP offered floral tribute to the Maharaja.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Bengaluru's rise as a global tech hub owes much to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's vision'
Rich tributes were paid to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar on his 141st birth anniversary here on Wednesday and a historian said that Bengaluru's rise as a Silicon Valley and technology hub owes it to the vision of the maharaja. Krishnaraja Wadiyar ruled the princely state of Mysuru from 1902 to 1940 and his regime was marked by initiatives in various fields including industry, agriculture, education, health, administrative etc., the impact of which is felt even in the present times. Delivering a lecture on Krishnaraja Wadiyar, M.S. Anita history professor at Vijayanagara Government First Grade College, described the maharaja is one of the architects of modern Karnataka. ''If our State capital Bengaluru is called the Silicon Valley of India, has made progress in IT sector, is the hub of start-ups and its reputation has reached global heights, the credit in no small measure goes to the foundation and the vision of Krishnaraja Wadiyar,'' she added. Dr. Anita said if the youth of the country imagine of employment opportunities, it is Bengaluru they think of and this achievement was not made in the last few decades. 'All this stands on the foundation laid by Krishnaraja Wadiyar,' she said. Dr. Anita also listed decentralisation of governance as one is lasting contributions to the field of public administration. District-in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa described Krishnaraja Wadiyar as a visionary monarch who drew national attention towards Mysuru. The maharaja prioritised welfare of the people, focused on development and efficient harnessing of human resources. As a result, Mysuru emerged as a beckon of progress even before the country could attain independence, said Mr. Mahadevappa. He pointed out that Mysuru was the first state in Asia to produce electricity using hydroelectric power, and the first in the continent to introduce street lighting and credited the maharaja for comprehending the transformative power of electricity — not just for households, but also for agriculture and industry. He listed the educational initiatives of Krishnaraja Wadiyar and said that it was used as a means to promote empowerment. The establishment of the University of Mysore, Maharaja's College, Maharani's College, and many other institutions are a testament to his far-sightedness, said Mr. Mahadevappa. The maharaja also championed inclusive education for Dalits, backward communities, and women. Recognising the importance of health, especially after the loss of his own sister to tuberculosis, he established a sanatorium on a 30-acre campus. 'He understood that without public health, society cannot be strong,' said the Minister. Shivaraj S. Tangadagi, Minister for Kannada and Culture, said the birth anniversary of Krishnaraja Wadiyar was being celebrated to educate today's youth about his legacy and vision. T.S. Srivatsa, MLA; D. Thimmaiah, MLC; Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, and others were present.
