No scaling down Dasara festivities despite drought, says Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has confirmed that the Mysuru Dasara festivities will proceed as planned despite drought conditions. He emphasized the festival's importance for tourism and the hospitality industry.
Why it matters
It illustrates the tension between managing state resources during environmental crises and maintaining economic drivers like tourism.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar categorically ruled out any move to scale down the Mysuru Dasara festivities this year on the grounds of drought , saying the celebrations play a crucial role in promoting tourism and benefiting the hospitality industry in Karnataka.
“There is no question of scaling down the festivities. Dasara attracts tourists, and supports the tourism and hospitality industries. Stakeholders must join hands with the government of Karnataka, and support the district administration in making the celebrations more attractive. The industry benefits from Dasara and should support the government,” he told reporters in Mysuru in August 29.
Mr. Shivakumar said the government of Karnataka is planning several measures to make the Dasara procession more attractive and give a new dimension to the celebrations. A meeting would be convened soon to discuss the proposals, he said.
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