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He handled rural, agro issues with scientific approach

The New Indian Express Shivamogga

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December 12, 2024

FORMER Chief Minister SM Krishna, branded as an elite politician with a scientific approach, tackled agrarian and rural issues based on reports of experts and bureaucrats.

- DEVARAJ B HIREHALLI @Bengaluru

Projects like cloud seeding, when the state was reeling under severe drought, did not yield the expected results, but the midday meal scheme providing free nutritious meals to children in government schools had an enormous impact.

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