<p>People in the taluk are forced to reach the district headquarters and other centre using distant routes because of the construction of Bhadra reservoir. There was demand for road between N R Pura and Chikmagalur via Koosagal village by constructing a bridge across Bhadra river. A memorandum in the regard was submitted to the then Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.</p>.<p> The government had released Rs 33.70 lakh for the purpose in 1978-79, but only Rs 22.5 lakh was spent then. Politicians K M Veerappa Gowda, Begane Ramaiah, H G Govinda Gowda and D B Chandregowda had strived for the sanction of road then. </p>.<p>However, at present, the proposal has been sanctioned due to the lack of willpower among the politicians. People’s representatives presume that the Forest Act may be a hindrance for the proposal as the road passes through Hebbe reserve forest. As a result, people in N R Pura are forced to travel about 96 kms to reach Chikmagalur, which is only 55 kms away from the taluk headquarters.<br /><br />If the proposed road was developed, people of N R Pura can reach Chikmagalur within 90 minutes instead of the current three-and-a-half hours journey. Similarly, the journey to Bangalore and other districts too will also be made convenient.<br /><br />Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had announced Rs 35 crore for the development of road to Rambhapuri Peeta through N R Pura. People demand that the local elected representatives should convince the Chief Minister about the road proposal. </p>
<p>People in the taluk are forced to reach the district headquarters and other centre using distant routes because of the construction of Bhadra reservoir. There was demand for road between N R Pura and Chikmagalur via Koosagal village by constructing a bridge across Bhadra river. A memorandum in the regard was submitted to the then Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.</p>.<p> The government had released Rs 33.70 lakh for the purpose in 1978-79, but only Rs 22.5 lakh was spent then. Politicians K M Veerappa Gowda, Begane Ramaiah, H G Govinda Gowda and D B Chandregowda had strived for the sanction of road then. </p>.<p>However, at present, the proposal has been sanctioned due to the lack of willpower among the politicians. People’s representatives presume that the Forest Act may be a hindrance for the proposal as the road passes through Hebbe reserve forest. As a result, people in N R Pura are forced to travel about 96 kms to reach Chikmagalur, which is only 55 kms away from the taluk headquarters.<br /><br />If the proposed road was developed, people of N R Pura can reach Chikmagalur within 90 minutes instead of the current three-and-a-half hours journey. Similarly, the journey to Bangalore and other districts too will also be made convenient.<br /><br />Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had announced Rs 35 crore for the development of road to Rambhapuri Peeta through N R Pura. People demand that the local elected representatives should convince the Chief Minister about the road proposal. </p>
