Comprehensive development of Kalyana Karnataka in three dimensions: CM Bommai

Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent) 

Kalyana Karnataka would be developed comprehensively through the three dimensional approach of KKRDB,implementation of Nanjundappa report and Development of Backward Taluks,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

Speaking to media persons in Kalaburagi Bommai said,Rs.3000 cr has been provided for KKRDB for development of Kalyana Karnataka region.

Emphasis would be on infrastructure development, education,health,nutrition and human resources development.

Mega Textile Park

Karnataka is in the forefront in the Garments sector.Mega Textile Parks would be set up in Kalaburagi and Vijayapura.

Union government has been requested to assist the State in providing infrastructure and other facilities,Bommai said.

Replying to a question whether an effort is on to take the ESI hospital in Kalaburagi to Dharwad, Bommai said,there is a demand for AIIMS hospital.

We have urged the Union government to accord AIIMS recognition to this ESI hospital to make it a top notch hospital.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission programme every household would be provided with tapped drinking water by 2024.About 25 lakh households would get the facility this year,he said.