Karnataka Cabinet approves implementation of water resilience project worth Rs 5,000 crore
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the implementation of the World Bank-assisted Karnataka Water Security and Disaster Resilience Programme (KWSRDP) at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
The World Bank will give a loan of Rs 3,500 crore for the project.
The project will be taken up after the approval of the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, and signing of the loan agreement with the World Bank.
It was decided in the cabinet meeting on Thursday to authorise the Department of Revenue (Disaster Management) to implement the KWSDRP.
The government has also directed to authorise the Department of Finance to negotiate the loan with the World Bank to determine the terms and currency of the loan, pending the approval of the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the Public Private Partnership Policy-2025.
It also decided to withdraw the Karnataka Urban and Rural Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2024 pertaining to premium floor area ratio (FAR).
The decision was taken in view of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returning the Bill seeking some clarifications.
"Since the points on which the Governor has sought clarifications involve legal aspects, it is appropriate to consult with the relevant stakeholders. A comprehensive review is advisable," a cabinet note said.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
