<p>He was speaking at a state-level workshop for registered cultural troupes on development communication organised by the Song and Drama division of the Government of India on Tuesday. <br /><br />The troupes will be going to villages to spread the message on women empowerment, health and infrastructure issues. </p>.<p>“The middle class with their excessive spending habits have turned into a huge market. The new sciences now tell us to use less, which is something the rural people already know. <br /><br />Rural people can teach a few things to the city dwellers about leading a simple life,” he said. <br />Special Officer to the Karnataka State Janapada University Dr Ambalike Hiriyanna said the government was in the process of trying to secure more wages and honorarium for folk artistes. <br /></p>
<p>He was speaking at a state-level workshop for registered cultural troupes on development communication organised by the Song and Drama division of the Government of India on Tuesday. <br /><br />The troupes will be going to villages to spread the message on women empowerment, health and infrastructure issues. </p>.<p>“The middle class with their excessive spending habits have turned into a huge market. The new sciences now tell us to use less, which is something the rural people already know. <br /><br />Rural people can teach a few things to the city dwellers about leading a simple life,” he said. <br />Special Officer to the Karnataka State Janapada University Dr Ambalike Hiriyanna said the government was in the process of trying to secure more wages and honorarium for folk artistes. <br /></p>