Archive · 5 Jan 2026
CM Sidda Inaugurates 23rd Chitra Santhe
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, opened a big art event called Chitra Santhe.
This is the 23rd time this event has happened, and it's a place where artists from all over India can show and sell their art.
The theme this year is about protecting the environment.
The Chief Minister talked about how important it is to take care of nature and mentioned that the government is planting lots of trees to increase the forest cover in Karnataka.
He also said that people should follow the example of a famous environmentalist and plant and take care of trees like they would take care of their children.
The event was also attended by other important people like the Higher Education Minister and the President of the art organization.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 23rd Chitra Santhe in Bengaluru.
The event is organized by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath and features artists from 22 states and 4 Union Territories.
This year's theme is dedicated to environmental protection and awareness.
Siddaramaiah highlighted the government's afforestation efforts, aiming to plant 3-5 crore saplings annually.
He emphasized the need to increase Karnataka's forest cover from 20% to the ideal 30%.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath President B.L. Shankar
- What
- Inauguration of the 23rd Chitra Santhe
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath premises, Kumarakrupa Road, Bengaluru
- Why
- To promote art and environmental awareness
- Event
- 23rd Chitra Santhe
- Organizer
- Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Theme
- Environmental Protection
- Participants
- Artists from 22 states and 4 Union Territories
- Forest Cover Goal
- 30% of land
- Current Forest Cover
- 20% of land
- Afforestation Target
- 3-5 crore saplings annually