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Hans India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Blueprint for Cauvery aarti will be ready in a week: Dy CM
Mandya: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said a blueprint for the Cauvery aarti programme would be ready within a week, with plans to start it this Dasara. Addressing a press conference after a meeting with elected representatives and officials on the Cauvery aarti, he said, 'We have formed a committee, led by Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy, to work out the modalities. This committee will prepare the blueprint in the next 8-10 days. We've discussed the broad contours of the aarti with our leaders and officials.' 'The committee includes members from Chescom, the Tourism department, the Muzrai department, two DCs, two local MLAs, MLCs, Zilla Panchayat CEOs, and BWSSB members. Irrigation Department officials will create the necessary infrastructure,' he added. Cauvery Aarti (Puja) is part of the Karnataka government's efforts to promote water conservation. The dates have not been announced yet. The state government has decided to allocate Rs 92 crore for the Cauvery aarti, with contributions from other departments as well. 'We are creating seating for about 10,000 people. The committee will decide how many days the aarti will be held. Different departments have submitted reports on their respective activities, and we'll incorporate them into the final plan,' he said. The government has already called for tenders to upgrade Brindavan Gardens at the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagara Dam). 'We've also decided to form a Planning Authority with four panchayats. This won't affect their functioning; the authority will only focus on planning and ensure that the proceeds from the project benefit these panchayats,' he added. Shivakumar said that seven firms have come forward to develop Brindavan Gardens, and discussions are underway. 'We've made it a condition for bidders to prioritise local employment,' he said. Responding to a question about when the Cauvery aarti programme would be launched, he said, 'I'm keen to launch it this Dasara, and we've formed a committee to prepare the blueprint. Let's see how fast the committee submits its plans.' Asked about the location for the aarti, he said, 'We've inspected potential sites and consulted the technical committee. The location must be close to water, with sufficient space for parking, seating, and accommodations for artists. Boating will also be included. The committee will decide.' When asked if there would be entry tickets for the event, he said, 'There will be both paid and free entry options. We can't deny entry to poor people, and there will be an option for the public to offer prayers.' On allegations that the aarti could harm the KRS dam, he said, 'We will discuss this with the organisations opposing it. They may have doubts, and we'll address them.' Regarding concerns over encroachment and pollution of the Cauvery River, he said, 'All dams have been surveyed using drones and marked for maximum levels. The department has been instructed to audit the assets.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cauvery Aarti blueprint in a week, launch likely during Dasara, says deputy chief minister
Mandya: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday revealed a blueprint for the much-awaited Cauvery Aarti will be ready within a week and that the govt aims to roll out the spiritual spectacle during Dasara festivities later this year. Following a meeting with elected representatives and officials, Shivakumar said: "We have formed a committee led by minister N Cheluvarayaswamy to work out modalities of Cauvery Aarti. This committee will prepare and deliver a blueprint over the next 8–10 days. We have discussed broad contours of Cauvery Aarti with functionaries and officials. The committee includes members from Chescom, tourism department, muzrai department, two DCs, two local MLAs, MLCs, zilla panchayat CEOs and BWSSB members. Irrigation department officials will create trunk infrastructure for the event." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Pressed for a launch date, the deputy CM said, "I am keen to launch it this Dasara. Let's see how soon the committee submits its plan. We inspected potential locations and are obtaining opinions from a technical committee. The location must be close to water and have sufficient space for parking and seating. Artistes need to be accommodated and there will be boat facilities as well. The committee will decide the details." He pointed out that the cabinet, which met at MM Hills Thursday, had allocated Rs 92 crore for the initiative. "We are creating capacity to seat about 10,000 people. The committee will decide how many days the Cauvery Aarti will be held. Different departments have submitted reports on respective activities. We will incorporate all of it and finalise a plan." On public access, he said, "There will be paid and free entry options. We cannot deny entry to the poor. There will be an option for all people to offer prayers." Responding to concerns over the initiative's impact on KRS dam, Shivakumar, also water resources minister, said, "We will discuss it with organisations who are opposing the initiative. They may have doubts which need to be cleared." On questions on river encroachment and pollution, he said, "All dams have been surveyed by drones and are marked for maximum levels. The department has also been told to audit assets." Brindavan Gardens upgrade Shivakumar also revealed plans to modernise the iconic Brindavan Gardens at Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS). "We have already called for tenders," he said. "We have decided to form a planning authority including four panchayats. This will not affect the functioning of these panchayats. This authority will only take care of the planning part and ensure that the proceeds from this project are invested back into these panchayats. Seven firms have responded to the tender to develop Brindavan Gardens. We are evaluating the proposals. One of the riders is that successful bidders must prioritise employment of local people."
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Blueprint for Cauvery aarti will be ready in a week: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Mandya , Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said a blueprint for the Cauvery aarti programme would be ready within a week, with plans to start it this Dasara. Addressing a press conference after a meeting with elected representatives and officials on the Cauvery aarti, he said, "We have formed a committee, led by Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy, to work out the modalities. This committee will prepare the blueprint in the next 8-10 days. We've discussed the broad contours of the aarti with our leaders and officials." "The committee includes members from Chescom, the Tourism department, the Muzrai department, two DCs, two local MLAs, MLCs, Zilla Panchayat CEOs, and BWSSB members. Irrigation Department officials will create the necessary infrastructure," he added. Cauvery Aarti is part of the Karnataka government's efforts to promote water conservation. The dates have not been announced yet. The state government has decided to allocate ₹92 crore for the Cauvery aarti, with contributions from other departments as well. "We are creating seating for about 10,000 people. The committee will decide how many days the aarti will be held. Different departments have submitted reports on their respective activities, and we'll incorporate them into the final plan," he said. The government has already called for tenders to upgrade Brindavan Gardens at the KRS . "We've also decided to form a Planning Authority with four panchayats. This won't affect their functioning; the authority will only focus on planning and ensure that the proceeds from the project benefit these panchayats," he added. Shivakumar said that seven firms have come forward to develop Brindavan Gardens, and discussions are underway. "We've made it a condition for bidders to prioritize local employment," he said. Responding to a question about when the Cauvery aarti programme would be launched, he said, "I'm keen to launch it this Dasara, and we've formed a committee to prepare the blueprint. Let's see how fast the committee submits its plans." Asked about the location for the aarti, he said, "We've inspected potential sites and consulted the technical committee. The location must be close to water, with sufficient space for parking, seating, and accommodations for artists. Boating will also be included. The committee will decide." When asked if there would be entry tickets for the event, he said, "There will be both paid and free entry options. We can't deny entry to poor people, and there will be an option for the public to offer prayers." On allegations that the aarti could harm the KRS dam, he said, "We will discuss this with the organisations opposing it. They may have doubts, and we'll address them." Regarding concerns over encroachment and pollution of the Cauvery River, he said, "All dams have been surveyed using drones and marked for maximum levels. The department has been instructed to audit the assets."
