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Woman Farmer to Inaugurate Kittur Utsav Starting Today in Karnataka
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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The Kittur Utsav kicks off today in Karnataka, with a local woman ryot selected to preside over the opening ceremony.
Kittur, a historic town in Belagavi district of Karnataka, will host the Kittur Utsav from today. The cultural programme, organized by the district administration, showcases the region's heritage, folk arts and agricultural traditions.
In a notable move, a woman ryot from the surrounding villages has been invited to inaugurate the festival. Officials said her selection highlights the contribution of women farmers to the local economy and aims to encourage greater gender participation in agrarian activities.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for this evening at the Kittur Fort grounds, followed by performances, exhibitions of traditional crafts and a farmers' market featuring produce from the area. The event is expected to draw visitors from across the state and promote tourism in the region.
Organisers have assured that all COVID‑19 safety protocols will be observed, and security arrangements are in place to manage the anticipated crowds.
The Kittur Utsav will run for several days, concluding with a closing ceremony that will honor local artisans and agricultural innovators.
In a notable move, a woman ryot from the surrounding villages has been invited to inaugurate the festival. Officials said her selection highlights the contribution of women farmers to the local economy and aims to encourage greater gender participation in agrarian activities.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for this evening at the Kittur Fort grounds, followed by performances, exhibitions of traditional crafts and a farmers' market featuring produce from the area. The event is expected to draw visitors from across the state and promote tourism in the region.
Organisers have assured that all COVID‑19 safety protocols will be observed, and security arrangements are in place to manage the anticipated crowds.
The Kittur Utsav will run for several days, concluding with a closing ceremony that will honor local artisans and agricultural innovators.