150 cr. released for road development in Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajnagar: Min. Rahim Khan
Belagavi: A total of ₹150.08 crore has been released since 2023 under various schemes for road development works in the municipal areas of Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar districts, of which ₹142.32 crore has already been utilised, Municipal Administration Minister Rahim Khan informed the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
Responding to a question raised by BJP member K. Vivekananda during the adjournment motion, the minister said that around 3.3 km of roads within the limits of the Hassan City Corporation have been damaged due to heavy rains. An estimate of ₹3.30 crore has been prepared for repairing these stretches, and the work is being taken up using funds from the 15th Finance Commission, State Finance Commission (SFC), and local body allocations.
He further stated that 13 km of road repair work in Hassan is being undertaken at a cost of ₹2.77 crore sourced from the 15th Finance Commission grants, SFC grants and local body funds. In Mandya Municipality, repair of 9 km of damaged roads is currently in progress using ₹50 lakh available under local body funds, the minister added.
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UP govt committed to providing housing to needy: Adityanath
Gorakhpur (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state government would ensure housing for the needy and extend adequate financial assistance for the treatment of those suffering from serious illnesses.
During his visit to Gorakhpur, he heard grievances of people at a ‘Janata Darshan’ programme held at the Gorakhnath Temple.
Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said the government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person benefits from welfare schemes and that all public grievances are resolved effectively.
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He interacted with around 100 people and listened to their complaints individually at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan premises, an official statement said.
The chief minister directed administrative and police officials to ensure time-bound, fair and satisfactory redressal of issues.
He also instructed the police to take prompt and strict action in matters related to law enforcement.
During the interaction, a woman raised her concern regarding lack of housing, to which the chief minister assured that she would be provided a house under a government scheme.
People seeking financial help for treatment of serious ailments were also assured that lack of funds would not hinder medical care.
Adityanath directed officials to promptly prepare estimates for advanced medical treatment of needy patients and ensure timely assistance.
