‘NK projects to be completed quickly’
The Hindu
Basavaraj Bommai says region will be given ₹3,000 crore every year for its development
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that all irrigation projects in North Karnataka, including lift irrigation projects, constructing balancing reservoirs and modernisation of irrigation canals, will be completed and put in use within the stipulated time.
“When I was Water Resources Minister, the Government had allocated ₹1,200 crores for the modernisation of Tungabhadra canals. As a result, the works are completed,” Mr. Bommai said, adding that the Koppal Lift Irrigation project is in its final stage.
He was addressing a public gathering after flagging off the Jan Swaraj Yatra organised by the BJP in Koppal on Thursday.

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