CM to flag off various works in city today

Prasada, ticket counters will open outside temple atop hill

During his visit to the city on Friday, chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda will flag off works close to Rs 15.19 crore, said district in-charge minister S A Ramdas here on Thursday.

Addressing media persons, minister Ramdas said works which have been taken up by district administration, Zilla Panchayat and Mysore City Corporation would be flagged off at 8.30 am at Chamundi Hill on Friday.

Foundation stone will be laid for drinking water facility meant for residents of the Chamundi Hill, apart from devotees and tourists, estimated to be set up at a cost of Rs 66.50 lakh.

“There were about 800 illegal water connections that were existing here. Hence, the drinking water management has been brought under Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board, from the existing grama panchayat. A separate tank would be constructed for the temple,” he added.

Works planned for the development of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple are close to Rs 1.49 crore, and all these would be launched on Friday.

Development of Kaisale, Devikere, and steps leading to temple from Devikere, new ticket counter and prasada counter at the temple, Dasoha Bhavan at a cost of Rs 80.5 lakh at Uttanahalli, and others would be flagged off.

Counters which right now exist within the temple, such as prasada and tickets, would be built outside for the convenience of devotees and visitors. 

Owners to part with land

Land owners, who own plots on top of the hill, have agreed to part with nearly eight and half acres of land to create infrastructure such as commercial complex, parking, and other facilities.

They would be compensated as per the rules of the government. This arrangement will help curb roadside vending which is thriving right now, the minister said. 

Renovated

Abdul Nazeer Sab auditorium in the premises of Zilla Panchayat has been renovated at a cost of Rs 61.50 lakh and this would be inaugurated by the chief minister, said Ramdas. 

Ground breaking ceremony would be held for library that has been planned to come up in the premises of People’s Park at a cost of Rs 4.08 crore, and Nishad Bagh Park which has been renovated at a cost of Rs 1.07 lakh — drawn from Chief Minister’s Special Funds. 

Rejuvenation

Lakes in and around Mysore would be rejuvenated at an estimated cost of Rs 2.73 crore with Rs 1.23 crore earmarked for Karanji Lake, One crore for Devikere, Rs 25 lakh for Alanahalli Kere, and Rs 25 lakh for Nadanahalli Kere.

Chamundi Vihar

With an international standard swimming pool being planned at Chamundi Vihar Sports Complex, Rs 80 lakh has been released in first instalment along with Rs 35 lakh has been released for sports building to be constructed.

Tender process has been completed to complete the works of laying astro turf for hockey grounds, with MUDA fully supporting the works. Tender process has also been completed for wooden flooring of the indoor stadium.  Deputy Commissioner P S Vastrad, Zilla Panchayat CEO G Satyavathi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Naganaik and Mysore Chamber of Industries and Commerce Chairman Sudhakar Shetty were present at the press meet.