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Mandya farmer receives praise from Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat

Octogenarian farmer Kame Gowda from Dasanadoddi village in Mandya district found his name referred to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. Mr. Gowda, who has dug 16 ponds over the past few decades, also spoke to Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday.

The humble shepherd has dug ponds with his savings and converted a barren hillock in Dasanadoddi village of Malavalli taluk into a bed of lakes. On Sunday, Mr. Modi referred to him as one of the “water warriors” in the country.

Kame Gowda

Terming Mr. Gowda an “ordinary farmer with an extraordinary personality”, Mr. Modi said he had achieved a feat that would leave anyone awestruck. “Mr. Kame Gowda, aged 80 to 85 years, takes out his animals for grazing, but at the same time, he has taken it upon himself to build new ponds in his area. He wants to overcome the problem of water scarcity in his area and is engaged in work on constructing small ponds. Today, the entire area has got a new lease of life on account of these ponds,” the Prime Minister said.

The Forest Department

taken steps to protect the forest plantations without leaving the Forest Department officials for the protection of the forest. He built a hill, a canal, a road. By planting thousands of plants in the foothills of the hills, everyone has become a model for the conservationists.

Planting plants in the foothills of the hills has raised their environmental concerns. With this action, the hill escape is lush. His work has been rewarded with many prestigious awards. He is also praised for his work at the national level.

Kamegowda

The big ones are recognized for my work for the state and for themselves. When the hungry man is given rice, he is so pleased with the contentment. Sacrificing everything, planting trees, and planting trees seems to be worthwhile. I may die today or tomorrow, but a man named Kamegowda built the lake. It is a great pleasure to remind us that we have grown up in the herds. It doesn't matter how many days we live, it's good to work for four people every day.