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Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
6 lakes in Mys to be rejuvenated using development cess
Mysuru: In a significant step towards ecological restoration, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) is set to rejuvenate six lakes across Mysuru, utilising Rs 40 crore collected as lake development cess over the past two years. This fund, which remained unutilised, will now be deployed to restore major waterbodies, including Dalvoy lake, Hinkal lake, Huyilalu lake, and Vajamangala lake. The decision was taken by the Lake Development Committee chaired by deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy, with MDA receiving formal approval to initiate the ambitious lake revival project. Dalvoy lake, spread over 134 acres near Mandakalli on the Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, will receive the largest share of Rs 15 crore. The project includes large-scale desilting, bund strengthening, chain-link fencing, landscaped walkways, culverts, ornamental arches, solar-powered fountains, decorative lighting, and public amenities like rest areas and toilets. Huyilalu lake (13.3 acres), Hinkal lake (5.9 acres), Devanur lake (12.4 acres), and lakes in Bugathagalli, Vajamangala, and Nadanahalli will each receive Rs 5 crore for rejuvenation. The scope of work includes jungle clearance, desilting, crash barriers, revetments, contour bunds, fencing, interlocking tiles, steps, and cattle ramps. A total of 13 lakes are proposed for development, but the MDA will initially focus on four key lakes, with tenders expected to be floated within 15-20 days after securing administrative approval from the state govt. Plans to improve aesthetics Speaking to TOI, KR Rakshit, commissioner, MDA, said, "This project will not only restore water storage capacity and improve aesthetics but also create a healthy ecosystem for birds and a recreational environment for the public. We are starting with four lakes and will scale up as approvals are received." Apart from large lakes, smaller waterbodies across Mysuru will also be revived under this initiative, aiming to combat encroachment, improve biodiversity, and promote sustainable urban development. KM Jayaramaiah, former member of the Karnataka Lakes Conservation and Development Authority, said, "I welcome the initiative of district administration in taking up the rejuvenation of lakes in Mysuru. The money which is being collected for the protection of lakes is rightly being used, and due to this, encroachment of lakes can also be minimised. I appreciate the concern of MDA towards this project." While major waterbodies like Kukkarahalli lake, Karanji lake, and Lingambudi lake receive attention, the authorities are now focusing on the preservation of the lakes in the city's outskirts, which are seeing rapid growth with several private players developing layouts. The authorities are planning to focus on lake preservation to ensure that they remain intact before it is too late.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mysuru DC directs officials to ensure timely processing of e-khata application
Mysuru: Deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to ensure the timely processing of e-khata applications submitted at zonal offices under the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits and to submit a comprehensive status report. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He emphasised that no delay should occur without valid reasons. The directive came during a meeting held at the DC's office on Tuesday to review civic and infrastructure issues in the Krishnaraja assembly constituency. MLA TS Srivatsa voiced serious concerns over the delays in issuing e-khatas, citing recent Lokayukta raids at zonal offices as a fallout of such inefficiencies. In response, officials provided updates. According to that, zone 1 has no pending e-khata files, while zone 2 has around 200 applications pending due to online portal issues, and zone 9 has approximately 150 files pending, which are expected to be cleared within 2 to 3 days. On infrastructure, the MLA demanded immediate completion of long-pending roadworks at Vijaya Bank Circle, Vivekananda Circle, and Siddaganga Seer Circle on Vishwa Manava Double Road in Kuvempu Nagar, stalled for over a year. The DC acknowledged delays, particularly at Siddaganga Seer Circle, where work halted over concerns regarding the statue's visibility. He instructed officials to consult local leaders, and if no objections arise, resume and complete the project without further delay. The MLA highlighted water scarcity in areas including Narayanshastri Road, Ittigegudu, Srirampura, BEML Layout, and Mahendra Layout, urging reallocation of resources. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In response, Ashwin, executive engineer of Vani Vilas Water Works, said trial runs are being conducted to supply water from the Kabini River, and redistribution to affected areas will begin within 2–3 days. The DC added that of the additional 30 million litres per day (MLD) sourced from Kabini, 15 MLD should be allocated to the KR Constituency. MDA commissioner KR Rakshith informed that out of Rs 9.5 crore worth of development works in the constituency, three projects were completed, and one is in progress.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mysuru DC assures swift action to resolve farmers' issues
1 2 3 Mysuru: Deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy on Thursday assured that farmers' issues will be resolved on top priority. Chairing the district-level farmers' grievance redressal meeting held at zilla panchayat hall, the DC instructed the district lead bank to distribute crop loans to farmers without any delay. He also emphasised collecting interest as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines from farmers who borrowed loans after pledging gold ornaments. The nationalised banks must stop collecting hefty interest from farmers on such borrowings, as they pledge such valuables for sowing, purchasing seeds, and other agricultural activities, he stated. He directed the agriculture department officials to ensure distribution of quality seeds and fertilisers. He also instructed them to book cases against agencies and shops found selling spurious seeds and fertilisers to farmers. He further directed the officials to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission works to ensure round-the-clock supply of drinking water to all rural households through tap water connections, without giving any room for complaints of corruption and irregularities. The DC also gave directions to maintain reverse osmosis plants installed across the district to ensure safer drinking water. When members of the state sugarcane growers association demanded the DC to ensure proper functioning of sugar mills in the district, the official said the Srirama Cooperative Sugar Factory of Chunchanakatte in KR Nagar taluk would open this year and start crushing activities this season. Bannari Amman Sugar Limited will start crushing sugarcane from next month, he informed. The farmers' leaders also demanded the DC to initiate measures for the extension of Fasal Bima crop insurance cover to all horticulture crops, clear encroachments of lakes, conduct soil tests in all Krishi Samparka Kendras, among several other demands. Deputy conservator of forests (Mysuru Circle) KN Basavaraju said the forest department also initiated measures for the improvement of planting trees and saplings on roadsides, as well as other afforestation and social forestry activities in the district. Superintendent of police N Vishnuvardhana, zilla panchayat deputy secretaries M Krishnaraju and Savitha, and joint director of agriculture M Ravi were present.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Action panel's transplanted trees back to life
Mysuru: They started as an informal group to fight against the axing of 40 mature trees that were more than six decades old on Hyder Ali Road near the SP office in Nazarbad. But now Action Committee is now taking forward its initiative to protect the waterbodies and greenery of its first initiative, the committee, which is an umbrella grouping of more than a dozen organisations, transplanted four trees (Akash Mallige) that fell during downpour at Kukkarahalli Lake in early May. Twigs sprouted from the branches of two translocated trees. In less than a week, the trees were back to has been a month since the trees on Hyder Ali Road were axed. After activists voiced their concern about the axing of the trees, deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy formed a committee to examine the need for widening the road, the need to cut 40 mature trees, and to check whether all rules were followed to remove the convener Kamal Gopinath told TOI that after the committee was formed to investigate the matter, its findings have not been disclosed yet. "We have written a letter to both deputy commissioner Lakshmikanth Reddy and forest minister Eshwar B Khandre seeking to disclose the report," Gopinath committee, according to Gopinath, is not against development but aims to conserve the environment. Development should happen not at the cost of nature, he said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Chamundeshwari Temple prepares for Ashadha Fridays, Vardhanthi
Mysuru : Deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy on Wednesday directed the district administration officials to make all necessary preparations to ensure smooth celebrations of Chamundeshwari Vardhanthi Utsav and the celebrations during the four Fridays in the Hindu month of Ashadha at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi year, Ashadha Fridays will be on June 27, July 4, July 11, and July 18, and Chamundeshwari Vardhanthi will be on July at the preliminary meeting about the celebrations held at his office, he also directed the officials to prevent the entry of all private vehicles this year too. He instructed them to arrange a free public transport facility from Lalitha Mahal helipad grounds and to prepare a parking lot for all private also wanted the police to make all bandobast, security preparations, and manage traffic and crowds. Mysuru City Corporation must initiate measures to ensure adequate drinking water, besides maintaining cleanliness, health, and hygiene during the festival celebrations, he DC also directed CESC to make all illumination arrangements for all the temples, temple streets atop the hills, and the 1,000-step climbing stretch to the is free for all devotees during Ashadha Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanthi Utsav celebrations, on all Saturdays and Sundays. However, Rs 300 per ticket is fixed for devotees opting for special darshan, and Rs 50 per ticket is also available for special entry, he police commissioner Seema Latkar, MCC commissioner Syed Asif Tanveer, DCP N Mutturaju, and Srikshetra Chamundeshwari Development Authority executive officer Roopa were present at the meeting.
