Kannada Rajyotsava: Minister praises stalwarts’ sacrifices for Karnataka unification, highlights State’s welfare programmes
Speaking at the District Sports Ground to mark Kannada Rajyotsava in Yadgir, Sharan Prakash Patil highlighted that the five major guarantee schemes of the State have been effectively implemented to reach eligible beneficiaries
In Yadgir, Karnataka's Minister for Medical Education and District In-charge, Sharan Prakash Patil, honored the sacrifices of those who played a pivotal role in uniting the Kannada-speaking regions into a single state. Addressing the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebration at the District Sports Ground on November 1, 2026, Dr. Patil remembered the formation of the erstwhile Mysore State on November 1, 1956, following the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Commission.
He further noted that the state was later renamed Karnataka by former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs on the same date in 1973.
Dr. Patil emphasized the importance of acknowledging all the stalwarts who made significant contributions to the unification of Karnataka. Reflecting on the evolution of Kannada activism from the pursuit of unification to the anti-Hindi movement, he highlighted the diverse phases the Kannada movement has undergone, with certain themes persisting over time.
Highlighting the State Government's welfare programs, Dr. Patil commended the successful implementation of five major guarantee schemes. Under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, approximately 2.22 lakh beneficiaries in the district have registered, with an allocation of ₹108.23 crore for the financial year 2025–26 to provide subsidized electricity to households. Other schemes like Shakthi, Gruha Lakshmi, Yuva Nidhi, and Anna Bhagya are actively operational across the district.
For healthcare infrastructure, Dr. Patil revealed upcoming projects under the Medical Education Department. A ₹100 crore super specialty hospital is scheduled for construction in Yadgir, along with the establishment of new Primary Health Centres, a Nursing College, a Rehabilitation Centre for persons with disabilities, and upgrades to existing hospitals and health centers.
Addressing concerns from KPRS members and rural workers, Dr. Patil assured that three years after the launch of KSRTC's Shakti Card system, work is ongoing. In terms of health infrastructure, he announced the construction of a ₹100 crore super speciality hospital, new PHCs, a Nursing College, a Rehabilitation Centre, upgrades to Shahapur Taluk Hospital, and several Community Health Centres.
Regarding rural employment, Dr. Patil stated that the district aims to generate 47 lakh person-days of work under rural employment guarantee schemes for 2026–27. Currently, 5.46 lakh person-days were created between April and June, with a target to reach 5.07 lakh person-days by late October. The administration also targets the construction of 3,300 household toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission for 2026–27, having already built 1,119 toilets.
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