Yogesh K Porwar & Siddarath Sethia
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that Upper Bhadra scheme will become the state’s first national project.
Talking to reporters before leaving for Hosadurga function on Saturday,he said this scheme has got the approval of the PIB and Union Jal Shakti Minister has been requested to get it passed in the Union Cabinet.
Once the approval comes through, the grants will come to start the works.All efforts are being done in this regard.The Upper Bhadra will become the state’s national project.
Rail connectivity to Chitradurga via Tumkur, Davangere to be started
The CM said Tumkur-Davangere railway line has been reviewed and directions are issued to acquire land for the project.
Once this work is done, then all steps will be taken to start the project.Necessary funds will be released.
Asked about languishing of acquisition of 1.7 acre for the Upper Bhadra scheme for the last two years,Bommai said there are problems of a few farmers and it will be resolved soon.
On the Cabinet expansion and representation for Chitradurga district,he said he will be going to Delhi soon.
Ruling out any step-motherly attitude for the district,Bommai said it has not been possible to give representation to Chitradurga district due to the changed Political scenario and this time efforts will be made to give representation,he added.
