Chief Minister Shivakumar launches development works worth Rs 1,793 crore in Mandya
The projects focus on irrigation, agriculture, healthcare, education and infrastructure in the district.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched development works worth Rs 1,793.74 crore in Mandya district on Saturday. Addressing a function at the Mandya University campus, the Chief Minister stated the government aims to support the district's growth and protect the interests of farmers.
The Chief Minister proposed a 100-bed hospital in Mandya modelled on the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research. He also noted that a 100-bed mother and child hospital at Hosur Colony is ready for inauguration.
Regarding irrigation, the government has allocated Rs 806 crore for lake filling in Pandavapura, Nagamangala and K.R. Pet taluks, alongside canal repairs. An additional Rs 224 crore is earmarked for modernising canals in Mandya, Maddur, Srirangapatna and Pandavapura taluks.
To support sugarcane growers, the government decided to provide an extra Rs 50 per tonne and requested sugar factories to provide Rs 150 per tonne to ensure remunerative prices. The Chief Minister said sugar prices have not changed for nearly 10 years while production costs have doubled.
Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said more than Rs 10,000 crore has been provided for Mandya's development over the last 1.5 years. Agriculture Minister P.M.
Narendraswamy said the government is committed to modernising KRS reservoir canals and implementing the Mekedatu project.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that Rs 100 crore is allocated for the Agriculture University at V.C. Farm. Additionally, the Cabinet approved Rs 60 crore for renovating the boiling house of the State-owned MySugar factory.