Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jan 6: Chief minister Siddaramaiah will be inaugurating the long-awaited musical fountain, laser show and newly restored toy train at Kadri Park here on Sunday January 7, informed Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman Suresh Ballal.
Addressing a press meet here on Saturday January 6, Suresh Ballal said, "State finance commission had sanctioned Rs 4.97 crore which has been spent on the development of the old deer park and musical fountain at Kadri deer park spread across 4.01 acres. The musical fountain and laser show will attract visitors. The fountain will highlight the backdrop of Yakshagana and the culture of the district in general.
"District in-charge minister Ramanath Rai, minister for uban development Roshan Baig, and minister for food and civil supplies U T Khader will grace the occasion. MLAs Abhaychandra Jain, Mohiuddin Bava and J R Lobo, and chief whip of Legislative Council MLC Ivan D'Souza will also attend," he said.
MLA J R Lobo said, "Along with the musical fountain and the laser show, chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the toy train worth 1.35 crore at Kadri Park. After a long gap of five years, the toy train will resume functioning now. Rs 4.97 crore has been spent on the musical fountain and Rs 2 crore on laser show and amphitheatre. We are in need of an additional Rs 7-8 crore for further development of Kadri Park. The park has changed a lot compared to what it was three to four years back, with entrance arch installed and well-maintained greenery. We are also developing the walking track, setting up outdoor gym and also a small park for differently-abled children."
MUDA commissioner Srikanth Rao, Vasanth Bernard and Shobha were present.