Gulbarga (Karnataka), Jan. 7 : President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday said there is need to have policies that promote inclusive growth.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Buddha Vihar on the outskirts of Gulbarga in Karnataka, Patil said continuous efforts should be made for the betterment of people belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections of society.
Patil said the focus must be on poverty alleviation, removal of illiteracy and promotion of better health in society, especially amongst the downtrodden.
State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals, the engineering major, has signed Joint Venture agreement with Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd for setting up Joint Venture Company. 
On Monday, the Karnataka High Court expressed its shock and discontentment over the letter addressed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda to the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court regarding alleged counterfeit actions by the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) in implementing the BMIC project. 
Gulbarga (Karnataka), Jan. 7 : India must maintain its position as a powerhouse of knowledge, said the President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Wednesday.
The B S Yeddyurappa Government, on Tuesday got a comfortable majority in the Karnataka Assembly as it won five of the eight seat in the by elections held on December 27. The remaining three seats were won by the JD(S), while Congress did not get a single seat. 
Vote counting began on Tuesday for the bye-elections held on December 27 in eight assembly constituencies of Karnataka, amid tight security cover.
