gadag shivamogga kavemshri in pic a hotelier in gadag was appreciated by prime minister narendra modi in his 96th mann ki baat broadcast on sunday kavemshri floated kala chetana samskrutika academy in 1996 and has invited many national and international celebrities in the field of arts culture and literature to gadagsharing his joy with toi kavemshri said that he was lucky to be appreciated by the pm he has recognised and praised the work we do for art and culture and we feel honored and more responsible for what we do as a result he addedmodi said in his programme that kavemshri has been involved in reviving culture and heritage for 25 years along with encouraging local artists he has also invited those of national and international fame the work he has done is commendable he addedduring the same episode prime minister narendra modi hailed the achievements of suresh sr and maithili a couple running bhoomi agri ventures a startup that is a beneficiary of rkvyraftaar a scheme of government of india ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare moafwin mann ki baat pm modi stated that a couple from karnataka is sending many unique products made from betelnut fiber to the international market this is a couple from shivamogga in karnataka suresh and his wife maithili they manufacture many decorative items using betelnut fiber including trays plates and handbags footwear made of this fiber is also popular today today their products are being sold in london and other markets in europe it is this very quality of our natural resources and traditional skills that is gaining popularity the world is looking at the traditional knowledge of india in order to create a sustainable future we need to be more and more aware of this direction as well we ourselves should consume indigenous and local products and gift them to others this will also strengthen our identity strengthen the local economy and in large numbers brighten the future of the people he said