Key Points

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a major initiative to supply Cauvery drinking water to 250 villages in Kanakapura taluk. He also highlighted plans for medical colleges, hospitals, and infrastructure improvements in the region. The project aims to address water scarcity while boosting local development. Shivakumar emphasized his commitment to fulfilling promises made to his constituency.

Key Points: DK Shivakumar Announces Cauvery Water for 250 Kanakapura Villages

  • Cauvery water project launched for Kanakapura’s 250 villages
  • Medical colleges and hospitals planned for constituency
  • Infrastructure upgrades include elephant-proof walls
  • Farmers to benefit from new transformer scheme
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Cauvery drinking water to 250 villages of Kanakapura taluk: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar reveals plans to supply Cauvery drinking water to 250 Kanakapura villages, along with medical colleges and infrastructure upgrades.

"We are planning to pump Cauvery water from near Sangama to 250 villages for drinking purposes. - DK Shivakumar"

Kanakapura, July 21

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today said a plan was being formulated to supply drinking water from Cauvery to 250 villages in Kanakapura taluk.

"We are planning to pump Cauvery water from near Sangama to 250 villages for drinking purposes. The project to supply Cauvery water to the tanks of the taluk has already been kicked off," he said, while speaking at a Janaspandana programme at Kodihalli.

"We are getting water from Shimsha to Sathanur Hobli as well. We are also filling the tanks of Kasaba Hobli with water from the Arkavathi. The tanks in Hosadurga areas will be filled with Cauvery water," he said.

"I will also bring a medical college to my constituency during my tenure in this government. Our constituency will have two medical colleges. A women's and children's hospital has been operational in association with Infosys. The work we are doing here is a model for the country," he added.

"We have constructed 50 km of wall to prevent wild elephant menace, and we will build 50 km of such walls. We are providing one transformer to two farmers, and approximately 25,000 farmers are benefiting from this initiative. We are also building Karnataka Public Schools. No other region has this kind of facility."

"During the Lok Sabha elections, our people did not ditch us; we were cheated by some areas of Bengaluru. People will try to brainwash you during elections; you should not pay heed to it. Our relationship is very deep."

"We can't change our identity by changing our names. Can Kumaraswamy change his name to Ramanagara Kumaraswamy? Hence, we have renamed Ramanagara as Bengaluru South. We have corrected the past mistake. Many people are making futile attempts to meet me in Bengaluru; hence, I have come to your doorstep," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the water project is welcome, why mix political statements with development announcements? The name change comments seem unnecessary when discussing drinking water projects.
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Arjun K
As someone from Kanakapura, I've seen many announcements come and go. Action speaks louder than words - let's see the implementation. The medical college proposal is promising though!
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Sarah B
The elephant menace solution is interesting. Hope they've consulted wildlife experts - walls might not be the most ecological solution. Otherwise great initiatives for rural development!
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Vikram M
Cauvery water distribution has always been sensitive. Hope this doesn't lead to disputes with Tamil Nadu. The government should ensure proper water sharing agreements are in place.
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Kavya N
The women's hospital with Infosys partnership is a great example of public-private collaboration. More such initiatives needed across Karnataka! 👏

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