Toll collection from 10 state Highway including Karkala–Padubidri to begin soon
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s ten state highways will reportedly begin collecting tolls from travellers passing through the highway. The review of bids placed by private companies to undertake toll collection from the 10 highways’ in the state is currently underway. Shimoga – Shikaripura- Ganagal, Karkala – Padubidri, and Davanagere Birur state highways are included in the list, the deccanherald.com has reported.
Under the Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project of the Department of Public Works (K-ship), construction of 31 state highways was undertaken throughout the state, and in this regard, four of the highways were established under the government and private partnership. Toll collection was reportedly already occurring on these routes. From the remaining 27 roads, commuters have been paying the toll amount in various places for several years, it is learned.
An official with the KRDCL has informed that “The tender scrutiny committee has already finalized the bids for the 10 roads, which have been under use for some time now. We are waiting for the government’s approval following which toll collection will begin,” he said.
He also explained that apart from the maintenance cost, the fixed toll amount was set in place to recover the amount needed to repay the loans taken from various agencies for the project, which includes the World Bank.
The passengers using the Padubidri- Karkala, Gubbi – Chandrashekharapura, Yadiyuru-Koudli-Mandya, Hanagal- Thadasa Road, Shimoga – Shikaripura- Hanagal, Thinthani – Devadurga –Kalmala, Savadatti – Badami –Kamathagi, Bellary –Moka, Davanagere –Birur and Kodlagi –Sanduru –Thoranagal routes will be subjected to toll collection in a month’s duration, sources revealed.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
