BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday inaugurated the attractive and well-equipped Kalaloka store set up by the Department of Industries at Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to showcase and sell Karnataka’s pride and uniquely GI-certified products — to both domestic and international travellers.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the store by painting a symbolic artwork and ringing a ceremonial bell.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, and Ministers K.J. George, K.H. Muniyappa, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, and Priyank Kharge were present on the occasion.
Speaking after the inauguration, CM Siddaramaiah said, “This is a moment of joy in the industrial sector of Karnataka. The Kempegowda International Airport ranks third in the country in terms of passenger traffic, with tens of thousands of travellers arriving every day.