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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Siddaramaiah launches projects worth ₹513 crore in K.R. Nagar; calls upon farmers to make use of subsidy for agricultural implements
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday launched development works worth a total of ₹513 crore in K.R. Nagar Assembly constituency in Mysuru, including projects worth ₹197 crore under the Minor Irrigation Department. Of the ₹513 crore, foundation stones were laid for works worth ₹404 crore and completed works worth ₹109 crore were inaugurated. The works included laying the foundation stone for a long-pending demand for the construction of Kappadi bridge, Sagarkatte bridge, and repair of roads in K.R. Nagar town, besides handing over the Srirama Sugar factory in Chunchunkatte for a 40-year lease. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Siddaramaiah pointed out that it was the duty of the government and legislators to ensure development of the constituencies and resolve the problems faced by the people. While countering the Opposition's charge that the State government was 'bankrupt', Mr. Siddaramaiah pointed out that the government had spent ₹2.06 crore towards subsidising schemes offered by the Agriculture Department and called upon people of the region to make use of government subsidies to purchase agricultural implements. He said the farmers in North Karnataka made more use of agriculture implements in their farming activities compared to farmers of this region. The government provides quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, he said, while noting that farmers of K.R. Nagar cultivated paddy in a large quantity and encouraged them to make use of agricultural implements. While farmers belonging to the general category were given a subsidy of 50%, those who belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were eligible for 90% subsidy, he said. Emphasising that the government did not lack funds for development works even though it had spent about ₹90,000 crore on guarantee schemes, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the State currently ranked second in the country in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, next only to Maharashtra. The State will aim for the top slot next year, he added. Pooh-poohing the BJP's janakrosha rallies as 'false propaganda', Mr. Siddaramaiah said the saffron party was spreading lies about price hike and a lack of development in the State. He said the 'public outrage' sought to be projected by the BJP was purely political, and there was no genuine discontent among the people. He cited the huge turnout of people at the Congress government's programme held recently at Hosapete to mark the completion of its two years of rule in the State as an example of public support for the government. The Chief Minister described MLA for K.R. Nagar, Ravishankar, as an honest person, who strives for the welfare of the people, and appealed to the people to re-elect him in the next elections. A council of Ministers, including Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa, N. Boseraju, Byrathi Suresh, N. Cheluvarayaswamy, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and K. Venkatesh were also present on the occasion.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLA Ashok Rai urges quick tendering to fast-track Puttur medical college construction
MANGALURU: MLA Ashok Rai has urged Karnataka's finance department to expedite the tender process for the proposed Government Medical College in Puttur, calling for completion within 45 days to avoid delays in launching the project. During a meeting in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Rai discussed the project's progress with Finance Secretary Dr PC Jaffer and other officials, including Dr Ritesh Singh and Dr Vishal . He informed them that the land survey for the project has already been completed and that the construction of a 250-bed hospital was the next step. The MLA emphasised the importance of adhering to a strict timeline for the tendering process, warning that any delay could hamper momentum. He said the matter was also highlighted by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the recent inauguration of the new Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner's Office in Mangaluru. Rai confirmed that the proposed medical college would be built on the identified site in Bannur and that all procedural steps would begin shortly. He appealed to the finance department to extend full cooperation to facilitate the timely launch of construction. Seeks funds for retaining walls Separately, the MLA submitted a request for ?2.5 crore to construct two retaining walls in his constituency. Of this, Rs 50 lakh is earmarked for work in Nellettimaru, Panaje village, and ?2 crore has been sought from the Minor Irrigation Department for a wall near the Kumbra Markazul Huda Women's College in Olmogeru village. The proposal was submitted to Minor Irrigation Minister N S Boseraju .
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
448 out of 962 lakes encroached upon in Mandya: DC
Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Friday said that 448 out of 962 lakes in Mandya district are encroached upon, based on data from the Cauvery Niravari Nigama, the Minor Irrigation Department, the zilla panchayat, and the Department of Water Resources. Of these, encroachments on 245 lakes have been cleared. Presiding over a review meeting on the clearance of lake encroachment at his office, the Deputy Commissioner spoke on the importance of protecting water bodies and directed officials to submit monthly Taluk Level Committee (TLC) reports, with details about the progress made in clearing encroachments. The reports must include GPS-tagged photographs of cleared areas, he told the meeting. However, no such reports have been submitted in the past two months, Dr. Kumar said, while issuing a stern warning that failure to clear encroachments and submit the required documentation by the next meeting would result in action under the Karnataka Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2011. Dr. Kumar said that despite repeated instructions, some departments have failed to act though the Revenue Department has already completed surveying and demarcating lake boundaries. The officers of the respective department have been tasked with removing encroachments and reporting their progress. The Deputy Commissioner said clearing encroachments is only the first step, and measures must also be taken to prevent re-encroachment. He instructed officials to install warning sign boards around lakes, establish a grievance redressal cell to address complaints related to encroachment and pollution, and ensure no solid waste is dumped in lakes, as it is a punishable offence. During the meeting, Dr. Kumar said that 158 lake-related legal cases have been filed between 2010 and 2024 under the Karnataka Public Lands Corporation. These include 19 cases in Mandya taluk, 25 in Maddur, 90 in Nagamangala, five in Malavalli, 15 in Srirangapatna, and four in K.R. Pet. All these cases must be addressed promptly, he added. As many of these lakes provide water for cattle, the Deputy Commissioner directed that water quality tests be conducted every three months. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board offers water testing services at ₹625 a test, and the services can be used, he told the meeting. To support lake conservation, he suggested the use of MGNREGA funds to plant saplings around smaller lakes to prevent encroachment. Also, corporate social responsibility funds can be used for lake beautification, and officials were directed to submit a list of lakes suitable for such development projects.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dharwad officials asked to implement govt. schemes effectively
Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has directed officials to take steps to ensure effective implementation of various government schemes in the current fiscal. Chairing a quarterly meeting to review the progress of works under Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) in Dharwad, the Minister asked the health officials to be vigilant during the rainy season as chances of infectious diseases spreading during the season are more. He also directed the taluk panchayat executive officers to resolve any drinking water problems immediately. Emphasising the need for proper implementation of works under MGNREGA, Mr. Lad said that a meeting will be held with officials of agriculture, panchayat raj, horticulture, forestry and other departments to ensure maximum utilization of man-days and more funds. The Minister also asked the officials to come out with new ideas for ensuring effective implementation of various schemes and programmes. The Minister subsequently reviewed the department-wise release of funds and utilization and achievement of physical targets. He also asked the district authorities to instruct heads of concerned departments to immediately review and approve the current year's action plan. Suspension While reviewing the progress of works under the Minor Irrigation Department, the Minister found that Executive Engineer of the department Devaraj Shiggavi was absent without prior permission and directed the issue of his suspension order. Upset with the official's negligence, Mr. Lad telephoned Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju and asked him to issue the suspension order. MLAs N.H. Konaraddi and Mahesh Tenginakai, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhuvanesh Patil, Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod and senior officials of various departments were present.
