The Bharathiya Hindu Parivar has appointed Dr. Bhargav Mallappa as National General Secretary (Organisation and Administration) with immediate effect. The appointment acknowledges his public service background, leadership experience and commitment to organisational principles.

 

After the appointment, National President Dr. S. Selvaganesh and Dr. Mallappa met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to deliberate on strengthening India’s tourism ecosystem.

Discussions focused on enhancing India’s global tourism positioning, expanding religious tourism circuits and accelerating tourism-led economic growth in southern states. 

 

The leaders also reviewed infrastructure modernisation, sustainable destination development and policy-driven initiatives aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

 

Dr. Mallappa appreciated flagship programmes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD and UDAN, noting that tourism has emerged as a critical driver of economic growth and employment generation. Dr. Selvaganesh emphasised coordinated policymaking and promotion of niche segments including wellness, eco and MICE tourism.

 

The organisation expressed confidence that Dr. Mallappa’s new role will further strengthen its national outreach and engagement on development-focused issues

Dr. S. Selvaganesh, National President of Bharthiya Hindu Parivar along with and Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National General Secretary incharge (Organosation and Administration) met Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 

 

The meeting centered on advancing sustainable agricultural practices, expanding financial inclusion, and further enhancing market access for farmers. Both leaders acknowledged the government’s proactive initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture, promoting climate-resilient farming, and ensuring greater income stability for rural households.

 

Dr. Selvaganesh commended the Centre’s policy-driven approach to agricultural reforms and rural empowerment. He highlighted that the government’s emphasis on technology adoption, capacity building, and structured institutional support has created new opportunities for farmers across regions.

 

“The Government of India has demonstrated a clear and consistent commitment to the welfare of farmers. The focus on sustainability, financial access, and market integration is strengthening the foundations of rural prosperity,” Dr. Selvaganesh said after the meeting.

 

Dr. Mallappa lauded the government’s inclusive outreach and consultative approach. “Engagement between policymakers and grassroots representatives reflects the government’s dedication to ensuring that development initiatives reach every rural household. The vision for a resilient and self-reliant agricultural sector is evident,” he stated.

 

The interaction underscored a shared resolve to build on ongoing reforms and further support India’s farming community through collaborative efforts aligned with national development priorities.