<p>Social Welfare Minister H Anjaneya on Thursday was given a traditional welcome at a Siddi colony in the taluk where he will be spending the New Year Day.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minister, who heard the grievances of the residents, addressed some problems on the spot. Later, he had traditional food at the colony.<br /><br />The house where the minister will spend his New Year Day was renovated by constructing modern toilets and bathroom. Anjaneya is expected to declare a special package for the welfare of Siddi community on Friday.<br /><br />Speaking to reporters, the minister said that last year, spend the New Year Day at a hamlet in Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar district.<br /><br />“I had declared a welfare package for the hamlet. However, the work is hampered as the hamlet comes under reserve forest range,” Anjaneya said.<br /></p>
<p>Social Welfare Minister H Anjaneya on Thursday was given a traditional welcome at a Siddi colony in the taluk where he will be spending the New Year Day.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minister, who heard the grievances of the residents, addressed some problems on the spot. Later, he had traditional food at the colony.<br /><br />The house where the minister will spend his New Year Day was renovated by constructing modern toilets and bathroom. Anjaneya is expected to declare a special package for the welfare of Siddi community on Friday.<br /><br />Speaking to reporters, the minister said that last year, spend the New Year Day at a hamlet in Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar district.<br /><br />“I had declared a welfare package for the hamlet. However, the work is hampered as the hamlet comes under reserve forest range,” Anjaneya said.<br /></p>