CHALLAKERE

Jan. 6, 2020

India’s world-class facility for training astronauts will be established at Challakere, on the Bengaluru-Pune NH4 in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.

About:

  • Challakere is a village in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India.

  • Challakere is also known as the 'oil city' or "second Mumbai" of India because it is the second largest producer/supplier of edible oil after Mumbai. There are as many as 60+ oil industries in Challakere.

  • Challkere is known for the kambali (woven blankets) made by the local Kuruba people. 

Source : The Hindu

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