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Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar: Work on Yettinahole Project to Start in a Week

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced that work on the Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project will begin within a week. The forest department's objections have been resolved by providing alternative land and permission. A payment of Rs 257 Crore to the forest department will be made immediately. The announcement followed a Social Greater Bengaluru Authority meeting attended by CM Siddaramaiah and other officials.

Key Points: Yettinahole Project Work to Start in a Week: DK Shivakumar

  • Yettinahole project work to start within a week
  • Forest department objections resolved with alternative land
  • Rs 257 Crore payment to be made immediately
  • CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM hold review meeting on Bengaluru rain
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"We are going to start work within one week...": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on Yettinahole Project

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces that work on the Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project will start within a week after hurdles are resolved.

"We are going to start the work within 1 week - DK Shivakumar"

Bengaluru, April 30

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the work on the Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project will start within a week.

The remarks came after a Social Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) meeting.

"I had a meeting on this Yettinahole Project. It is a premier drinking water project. I think all the hurdles have been overcome; the forest department had objected. So, we are giving them permission and alternative land. They have given us a notice to give them Rs 257 Crores. I have asked my Department to fill that Rs 257 Crores today itself. We are going to start the work within 1 week," he said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Deputy CM held a review meeting to discuss issues related to rain in Bengaluru and other areas

GBA chairman Maheshwar Rao, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, MLA Rizwan Arshad and other officials were present in the meeting.

Earlier in the day, speaking on the Bengaluru hospital wall collapse, he said, "We are having a meeting on this. We have given instructions to the officials. We gave them instructions last night and this morning as well."

The Karnataka government has directed the officials to conduct a thorough inspection of all hospital buildings and compound walls under the department and submit a detailed study report following the death of seven people after the collapse of the Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hospital compound wall in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar area.

An expert team has been ordered to inspect all hospital buildings and compound walls across the state, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hospital and Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru.

This came after seven people were killed when the compound wall at the Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hospital, formerly Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, collapsed due to heavy rain on Wednesday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Rs 257 crores seems like a huge amount just for forest clearance. I wonder if there's any transparency in how this money will be used. Also, what about the environmental impact on the Western Ghats? These are sensitive ecosystems.
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Priya S
Good to see DK Shivakumar taking proactive steps. But I'm more concerned about the hospital wall collapse - 7 lives lost is tragic. Hope they conduct thorough inspections and ensure safety of all government buildings. Accountability is needed. 🙏
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Michael C
Interesting how the government is prioritizing water projects while infrastructure safety is neglected. The hospital wall collapse is a symptom of poor maintenance. Both issues need equal attention. Balanced development, please! đŸ€”
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Kavya N
As someone from Bengaluru, this water project is literally life-saving. Every summer we face severe water shortage. Hope the forest department cooperates and alternative land is genuinely provided. Let's not compromise our environment for development.

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