Bengaluru, February 26 – Karnataka Ministers M.B. Patil and M.C. Sudhakar attended a reception in Bengaluru to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, highlighting the ties between Karnataka and the UK.
The event, organized on Thursday by the office of British Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer at the Taj West End, was attended by government officials, industry representatives, and members of the diplomatic community.
Speaking at the event, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said that Karnataka and the UK share a long history of engagement, particularly in industry and investment.
He added that during his recent visit to London, he met with industry leaders and encouraged them to invest in Karnataka.
Patil noted that several British companies have established operations in the state and are contributing to its economic activity.
He also said that discussions were held with representatives of academic institutions, including Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool.
He added that British companies and universities are expected to participate in the proposed Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation (KWIN) City project near Dabaspet, which aims to create opportunities for young people.
Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar said that Karnataka maintains cooperation with the United Kingdom in higher education through twinning programs that facilitate student exchanges and academic collaboration.
He added that 30 students are benefiting from the program this year, similar to last year, enabling them to pursue studies abroad.
Sudhakar added that the state government is focusing on skill development and international academic partnerships to expand global opportunities for students from Karnataka.
King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace in London, England. He is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His birth occurred during the reign of his grandfather, King George VI.
Since founding the Prince's Trust in 1976, using his £7,500 severance pay from the Royal Navy, King Charles III has established 16 more charitable organizations and now serves as President of each.
King Charles III has been known to donate his blood to raise awareness for health causes.