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The archetypal Akka Cafe successful Mysuru territory was inaugurated adjacent the zilla panchayat connected Krishnaraja Boulevard successful Chamarajapuram connected March 2.
The initiative, announced successful past year’s State Budget by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, was inaugurated by territory in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa successful the beingness of Tanveer Sait, MLA, and officials.
While akin cafes person already been established successful different parts of the State, this marks the archetypal specified outlet successful Mysuru district. More Akka Cafes, tally by women, are expected to beryllium launched successful the coming days. The 2nd outlet is apt to travel up adjacent the taluk office, followed by different successful Hunsur.
The cafe has been artistically designed, with charismatic interiors and exteriors that separate it from different eateries.
The Akka Cafe task is being implemented by the Karnataka Skill Development and Livelihood Department with enactment from the National Livelihood Mission. The State authorities has sanctioned ₹25 crore to found astir 2,500 Akka Cafes crossed Karnataka. All outlets volition beryllium operated by women trained nether Self-Help Groups (SHGs), promoting women’s empowerment and livelihood generation.
After inaugurating the java kiosk, the Minister, MLA, and officials visited the cafe, reviewed the meal paper and interacted with the women managing the outlet. The cafe serves some meal and lunch. Similar outlets person besides been planned astatine different taluk office successful the district.
