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Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said that development of Bijapur district would be given due priority irrespective of its inclusion in the ambit of amendment to Article 371.
During an interaction with mediapersons at the Women University here on Sunday he said that Bijapur is also a backward district. Its development is the state government’s priority while framing various schemes and development programmes, he said and added that the BJP government had been doing more for the district. He pointed out that the district would soon get an irrigation network through the minor irrigation (MI) tanks filling programme.
The Chief Minister said funds had been provided for the district under the Desert Development Authority.
Water Resource Minister Basavaraj Bommai alleged that some leaders with selfish motives have been trying to create confusion over the implementation of the MI tanks filling programme. He clarified that the company, which was entrusted the work, was not blacklisted when the contract was assigned to it. Suitable action would be taken if the company is found carrying out any substandard work, he said. Referring to criticism that work was not completed, Bommai said that there are reasons for the delay. It may take a few days more. But first phase was completed and there is no harm in dedicating it to the people of the area, he added.
When asked about naming the project, Shettar said that the decision would be taken at an appropriate time.
The CM said that he had unveiled the plague for a memorial to mark the decennial (10th) celebration of the Women’s University as it was established in 2003. He said that Dr Ambedkar Bhavan is ready for inauguration now.
The university had submitted a proposal seeking Rs 25 crore and funds would be made available as per the needs, he added.
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