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After PM, K'taka CM called Kamegowda who constructed 81 well in Mandya district

Bangaluru, July 2 (UNI) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the contribution of Malavalli farmer Dasanadoddi Kamegowda in his 66th 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa called the farmer, on Thursday morning.
The Chief Minister enquired about the well being of the 84-year-old farmer, who has been constructing ponds and check dams working tirelessly in conserving rainwater so that there was no shortage during the summer.
Expressing happiness over his feat spending lakhs of rupees for conserving water, the Chief Minister asked the farmer about his needs. Kamegowda requested him more funds to develop the lakes and ponds, a house for his family, and a job for his son in the Forest department.
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