<p>Speaking after inaugurating one such lab in Belthangady on Saturday, he said the labs are aimed at assuring quality roads to the public. In fact, the three districts require a total of 14 labs. However, eight are being established now, he said.<br /><br />Responding to an appeal by the Public Works Department Superintending Engineer B S Balakrishna, the minister said the vacancies in the department would be filled soon. <br />Balakrishna said the Mangalore Circle of PWD has only 60 per cent of staff (54 instead of 84) which has been hindering the progress of works in the region.<br /><br />Projects<br /><br />The works of 380 roads at a cost of Rs 100 crore and the repair of 120 buildings are being taken up. The projects of Rs 50 crore are being implemented at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Palemar informed.<br /><br />Home Minister Dr V S Acharya, who was present on the occasion, said the implementing authorities should not make any compromise in terms of quality while laying roads.<br />Belthangady MLA K Vasanth Bangera presided. <br /><br /></p>
<p>Speaking after inaugurating one such lab in Belthangady on Saturday, he said the labs are aimed at assuring quality roads to the public. In fact, the three districts require a total of 14 labs. However, eight are being established now, he said.<br /><br />Responding to an appeal by the Public Works Department Superintending Engineer B S Balakrishna, the minister said the vacancies in the department would be filled soon. <br />Balakrishna said the Mangalore Circle of PWD has only 60 per cent of staff (54 instead of 84) which has been hindering the progress of works in the region.<br /><br />Projects<br /><br />The works of 380 roads at a cost of Rs 100 crore and the repair of 120 buildings are being taken up. The projects of Rs 50 crore are being implemented at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Palemar informed.<br /><br />Home Minister Dr V S Acharya, who was present on the occasion, said the implementing authorities should not make any compromise in terms of quality while laying roads.<br />Belthangady MLA K Vasanth Bangera presided. <br /><br /></p>
