Karnataka govt grants Rs 1.50 crore for historical Madikeri Dasara celebrations

The Karnataka government has sanctioned Rs 1.50 crore for the upcoming Madikeri Dasara. Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda and Dasara Committee members requested the grant from chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister approved the request. The government had previously allocated Rs 1.50 crore for the 2024 celebrations. Key Dasara Committee members were present during the meeting.