July 08, 2023 04:38 pm | Updated July 09, 2023 12:00 pm ISTChannapatna, near Bengaluru, is known for the toy-making industry. There was a time in the not-so-distant past when travellers on their way to Mysuru, Madikeri or Mandya inevitably made a pit stop at Channapatna. However, since the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway was inaugurated on March 12, 2023, artisans in this town have been hit badly. With the launch of the expressway, many travellers merely bypass the town. The Hindu spoke to artisans and entrepreneurs who have been badly impacted by the launch of this new expressway.

Source: The Hindu July 08, 2023 21:00 UTC