Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Oct 5: “In spite of the pandemic situation, a Rs 3,000 crore grant has been sanctioned for the development of Mangaluru city. Several projects have been started. The complete picture of Mangaluru will totally change in 2025," said MLA Vedavyas Kamath.
He was speaking to mediaperson in ‘Meet the Press’ programme organised by Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists' Association, Press Club and Patrika Bhavana Trust here on Tuesday October 5.
He said, “Rs 25 crore has been sanctioned for the development of the third phase of fishing jetty and another Rs Rs 74 crore for the disposal of waste at the old dumping yard in Pacchanady. Work on Jalasiri programme to provide 24 hours drinking water is under process. In 2025, the project will be completed.
“A floating jetty worth Rs 6 crore will be constructed for development of fisheries. Retaining walls on the sides of Rajakaluve to prevent the artificial flood worth Rs 35 crore will be built. There is also a proposal to start a film city as well. Foundation stone was laid for a sports complex at Urwa during the tenure of the former MLA. Rs 10 crore grant was sanctioned by the Youth Service and Sports department but was withdrawn later. The process to bring back the grant is done. The work will start very soon.
“With ABD loan worth Rs 400 crore, development of old drains is going on in the city. The tender process for a multi-level car parking at the old bus stand is in process. The tender process for works worth Rs 120 crore under Mahatma Gandhi Vikas Yojana is completed, and the matter of construction of 11-storey central market building is in the court. A 200-ventilator bed in Wenlock hospital is ready now,” he said.
Journalist Srinivas Indaje welcomed and RC Bhat compered. Ibrahim Adkasta was present.