
Urban Development Minister Byrati Basavaraj on Thursday reviewed the various development works in the city. He asked the authorities to complete quickly and maintain quality.
Speaking to journalists after inspecting the works of City corporation commercial complex at APMC Road, he said that “The works of stores would be completed within two months. The Stores will be allocated to Selected eligible beneficiaries”.
Houses for Pourakarmikas : We have built 48 houses in Belagavi for pourakarmikas already. Work on 158 houses will begin soon. They will all be handed over to beneficiaries,” he said
He said, I’ve also inspected smart city works. Officers will be notified after consultation with the public on all issues, based on public complaints.
Rs. 125 Crores for City Roads : Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has released ₹ 125 crore for road development in Belagavi city. “Work is under progress. I have asked officers to speed it up,” he said. He said that he had asked officers to ensure quality in Smart City Mission works.
24×7 Drinking Water : Round-the-clock water supply under the 24 x 7 scheme was being extended to Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad and Kalaburagi, he said. This World Bank-funded scheme would ensure that these works are being taken up at a cost of ₹ 800 crore. He also visited the sewage disposal system and other works in the city.
Later Minister inspected the work of houses for Pourakarmikas, Waste water treatment plant, Smart city Mall and other works.