'Cleaner Bengaluru, smarter Bengaluru': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces launch of CityCat cleaning vehicle; says Yettinahole water will reach Kolar by 2027
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
DK Shivakumar
announced on Sunday the introduction of a new CityCat cleaning vehicle in Bengaluru, aimed at enhancing the city's cleanliness. He also shared updates on the Yettinahole water project, stating the government's commitment to deliver water to Kolar by 2027.
Shivakumar shared the news about the CityCat vehicle on social media platform X, emphasizing the government's dedication to improving Bengaluru's cleanliness and infrastructure.
"Cleaner Bengaluru, Smarter Bengaluru. The all-new, state-of-the-art #CityCat vehicle is ready to roll out on Bengaluru's streets. This is more than a machine - it's a symbol of our commitment to a cleaner, greener future. We're transforming our city, one bold step at a time, and we won't stop until #Bengaluru shines," he posted.
Earlier on Saturday, Regarding the Yettinahole project, Shivakumar revealed that discussions have taken place with the forest department about various aspects, including land acquisition and financial matters related to the construction of a balanced reservoir in Bairagonda, Lakkenahalli.
"Our government's resolve is to deliver Yettinahole water to Kolar by 2027. We have already discussed the issues related to this project with the Forest Department, the land acquisition process, land acquisition and financial issues related to the construction of a balanced reservoir in Bairagonda, Lakkenahalli.
Therefore, we visited the site of these works and inspected them," Shivakumar told reporters on Saturday.
He added that changes to the project would be implemented based on ministerial suggestions, and technical aspects would be thoroughly studied before being presented in the next cabinet meeting.
Shivakumar emphasized the project's priority status, stating, "I am not worried even if other projects are delayed, the CM has directed me to complete the Yettinahole project on priority."
The Deputy Chief Minister confirmed that he would study all aspects of the project thoroughly before bringing it up in the upcoming cabinet meeting.
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