Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has instructed the Finance Department to release Rs.10 cr for construction of a students hostel and dining complex at Koppal Gavisiddeshwara Mutt.
The Chief Minister’s initiative comes following a request submitted by Koppal MP Karadi Sanganna and the local legislators in this regard.
A hostel and dining complex is being built to provide free boarding and serving of food for 5000 students.
The Mutt is feeding thousands of students over the years and a well equipped dining complex is needed to serve their needs.
Realising this necessity the public representatives of Koppal had appealed to the Chief Minister to provide financial assistance to build the complex.
Responding positively the Chief Minister has instructed the Finance department to release Rs.10 cr for the purpose.