Brahmavar: District in-charge Minister Rizwan Arshad visited several rural areas of Brahmavar taluk on Sunday to understand local development needs, including the challenges faced by farmers and the requirements of religious and heritage centres.
The visit was organised under the leadership of Suggi Sudhakar Shetty, president of the Barkur Pancha Lingeshwara Temple Renovation Committee. During the tour, the minister interacted with farmers, local representatives and community leaders to gather information about issues requiring government attention.
Minister interacts with farmers at Karje
The minister began his visit at Karje, where he toured the agricultural land of Suggi Sudhakar Shetty and interacted with farmers and local dignitaries.
Farmers shared their concerns and suggestions regarding agriculture and horticulture, highlighting issues affecting the sectors in the region. Arshad listened to their views and assured them that appropriate solutions would be explored at the government level.
The interaction was aimed at understanding the practical difficulties faced by those engaged in farming and identifying areas where government intervention could help improve the situation.
Visit to Sooral Palace and heritage sites
As part of the tour, Arshad visited Sooral Palace and gathered information about its historical and cultural significance.
The minister also visited several religious and heritage centres in the region, including Barkur Pancha Lingeshwara Temple, Katale Basadi, St Peter’s Church and Malik Dinar Jumma Masjid.
At Barkur Pancha Lingeshwara Temple, he was briefed on the history of the shrine and its religious traditions. The visits provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of preserving the region’s religious, cultural and historical heritage.
Assurance on comprehensive development of Barkur
During the visit, Suggi Sudhakar Shetty explained the assurances previously given by ministers regarding the comprehensive development of Barkur. He also briefed Arshad on the progress made at the government level and the issues that still require attention.
Responding to the matters raised, the minister said he would obtain detailed information from the concerned departments and make efforts at the government level to ensure the overall development of the region.
The visit covered a range of concerns, from agricultural and horticultural development to the needs of religious institutions and heritage locations. The minister’s assurance to seek departmental inputs is expected to facilitate further discussions on the issues raised by local representatives.
Dignitaries present
Coastal Development Board chairman M A Gafoor, former zilla panchayat president Bhujanga Shetty, Barkur Pancha Lingeshwara Temple Renovation Committee secretary Srinivas Shetty, Barkur Shantaram Shetty and others were present during the visit.