Tumakuru :  State government has dedicated itself to providing Thrividha Dasoha of  Anna(food), Akshara(education) and Ashraya(shelter) for all the poor and weaker sections of the society, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

Speaking to media persons after launching the Dasoha(charity) programme as part of the Dasoha Day celebrations at Sri Siddaganga Mutt, Bommai said, Dasoha is a tradition of Karnataka. This is a day that conveys the importance of food, education and shelter. State government has raised the per capita quota of rice for Anna Dasoha e from 4kg to 5kg. Ragi and Jowar too is being distributed in accordance with the food habits of the region. Ration is being provided for Mutts and other charity institutions which are engaged in Anna Dasoha. As for Akshara Dasoha the state government has launched Vidya Nidhi scheme for children of farmers, Rs150cr has been released  for direct disbursement of scholarships for children  of construction workers. State and central governments have taken up housing schemes for Ashraya Dasoha and about 5 lakh houses are being built, Bommai said.

Celebrating Dasoha Day as govt programme

Dasoha Day would be celebrated in a more organised way as a government programme. State government is committed to  spread Dasoha culture all over the state. “I have participated in today’s programme with a resolve to tread in the path of Siddaganga Seer. It is our government’s mission to provide food, education and shelter for all,” Bommai said.

Replying to a question about conferring Bharat Ratna for Sri Dr Shivakumaraswamiji, the Chief Minister said he would decide on sending the recommendation to union government after discussing the issue with his top leadership.

The meeting with expert committee members later in the afternoon would decide on the continuation of weekend curfew. Many legislators, MPs and organisations are set to convey their opinion on the issue. A suitable decision would be taken based on the views of the experts and the trend of the prevailing third wave of Covid, Bommai said.