‘Gruha Lakshmi' amount due for July to be released by Ganesh Chaturthi, says Laxmi Hebbalkar
Speaking to press persons in Udupi, the Minister said that she intends to release the amount by Ganesha Chaturthi. She said that the government released the amount due for June under the scheme about five days ago.
On the demand by some persons to accommodate former Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna's son in the Cabinet, she said that the Congress is a high-command-driven party and the decision taken by it will be final.
Regarding the Supreme Court cancelling the bail for seven accused in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and his associates, the Minister said all should bow to the verdict of the court 'as we believe in the Constitution.'
'Garuda Drishti' launched
Earlier, she inaugurated 'Garuda Drishti' CCTV surveillance system of Udupi police.
Funded by the Udupi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI), the system covers 207 junctions in the Udupi district with 621 IP cameras and at 10 junctions with 20 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
Speaking on the occasion the Minister claimed that it was first of its kind initiative in the State.
Lauding the UCCI office bearers and Hariram Shankar, Superintendent of Police of Udupi district, the Minister said that the system will enhance security and safety in the district.
'UCCI office bearers did not remain just as business persons, but they showed their commitment to the society's good. This is a model initiative to the entire State whereby entrepreneurs and business organisations can take a cue from, and follow suit,' the Minister said.
The UCCI has invested ₹2.5 crore for the 'Garuda Drishti' initiative. The facility is backed by a 4 TB storage system, four-hour battery backup and Optical Fibre Cable connectivity for real-time monitoring.
According to Udupi police, the project will enhance public safety, aid crime detection and regulate traffic.
Additional Superintendent of Police Sudhakar S. Naik, UCCI president Ammunje Prabhakar Nayak, honorary secretary Vijayendra Vasant Kadiyali and others were present.
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