Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
W
e have resolved to develop Bengaluru into a city with amenities of international standards and we are committed to make it a reality,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
The Chief Minister was speaking at a programme to celebrate the 513th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and distribute scholarships for school children jointly organised by PSR Builders,Grassroot and ABSS.
“Our government is committed for the comprehensive development of Bengaluru.
Works on Rs.6000 cr Nagarothana projects have started. About Rs.1600 cr has been provided for development of stormwater drains.
The Prime Minister recently laid the foundation stone for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project. Tenders have been invited for the Peripheral Ring Road.Work will start this year itself.
The Metro is being extended. Many beautification works have been taken up in the city and greater emphasis is being given for improving the infrastructure of the city,” Bommai said.
He attributed the present civic woes of the city to failure of the previous governments to take up underground drain works, development of roads and Cauvery water supply works in many parts of the city.
It is a big challenge before us now.We have accepted the challenge and works are going on at a rapid pace.We will develop Bengaluru as a beautiful city in the coming days,Bommai said.
Satellite Towns to decongest Bengaluru
Referring to traffic congestion,he said,measures are being taken to ease the traffic flow.Satellite towns would be developed to decongest Bengaluru.
The Chief Minister assured that his government would not discriminate in taking up development works in the BBMP wards.All the wards would be developed.
Bommai appreciated former minister Katta Subramanya Naidu who had taken the initiative to distribute scholarships for 5000 students in Hebbal constituency.
Naidu,speaking on the occasion,announced that he would offer the scholarships for 5000 more students in the coming days.
