Cong seeks solution to problems of coffee growers
A delegation led by the Congress members has left for Delhi to find a permanent solutions to the problems faced by the coffee growers, said District Congress Convenor A N Mahesh.
Speaking to the mediapersons on Wednesday, he informed that memorandum was submitted to Finance Minister Pranabh Mukherjee and Commerce Minister Ananda Sharma. Both have responded positively and have assured of solving the problem. The delegation led by Oscar Fernandes would also meet the Prime Minister. The delegation consists of District Congress President M L Moorthy, Raghu, M S Lingappa Gowda and others. They are accompanied by the Congress leaders Krishna Bairegowda and MP H Vishwanath, he said.
“The delegation led by Youth District Congress Unit President Sachin Meega will urge the government to provide special package to the areca growers,” he said.
Mahesh alleged that there was misappropriation in Kadur TMC. “Under 22.75 scheme, a sum of Rs 5.6 lakh was reserved for providing hot water in the hostels. The bill has been paid without the completion of the work,” he complained.
Three wheelers distributed to the physically challenged were rejected by the beneficiaries owing to its poor quality. The officers from Social Welfare Department too have rejected the vehicles.
Though Congress had complained the matter to the Deputy Commissioner, no action has been taken so far against the culprits. Congress Block Committee President Sridhar Ullal alleged that there was no administration in the CMC for the last one month.
He said that a protest will be staged against the CMC’s decision on giving tender for solid waste management, in spite of Commissioner’s opposition.
