Paying an ode to the late legendary star Puneeth Rajkumar, Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani, has decided to name the stage of
`Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu` (Be an Entrepreneur, Become an Employer) workshop in Kalaburagi on November 11, after the late actor. The Department of Industries and Commerce will conduct `Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu` workshop and Kaigarika Adalat in Kalaburagi on November 11, 2021. Not just Kalaburagi, Nirani has also decided to name the stage for `Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu` program in Mysuru, Mangalore, Tumakuru and Belagavi after the late `Appu` star.

Mentioning the late actor`s entrepreneurship skills, Nirani lauded him for encouraging young talent in his films by saying, "Puneeth not only excelled as an actor but also proved his entrepreneurship skills as a producer. He gave opportunities to new talents in films through his PRK Production and earned praises from everyone.