New Delhi [India], after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues related to the development and progress of Karnataka were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for the development of Karnataka.
The CM of Karnataka informed this through a social media post on constructive collaboration for the progress of our state Chief Minister @siddaramaiah met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”
Reporting on the meeting, the Karnataka CM wrote on .Committed to working together for the growth and prosperity of the state."
In the meeting, the Karnataka CM sought approval of important projects of the states including Mekedatu Dam Project, Bhadra Upper Bank Project, Kalasa Banduri Drinking Water Project, etc.
In a post, the Karnataka CM wrote: "Chief Minister @siddaramaiah met Prime Minister @narendramodi today and sought approval of important projects of the state. Approval of Rs 9,000 crore Mekedatu Dam project, which will provide drinking water to Bengaluru city and generate 400 MW of electricity, is pending with the Central Water Commission, and the Prime Minister was asked to take personal interest in the said project."
"Officials of Ministry of Hydropower and Ministry of Environment and Forests were requested to release Rs 5,300 crore for the Bhadra Upper Bank Project as announced in the Central Government Budget 2023-2024 and for quick resolution of the Kalasa Banduri. Drinking water project. The problem of drinking water will be solved thanks to Mahadai Yojana, a long dreamed project of the people of Kittoor Karnataka region.”
Additionally, the CM requested the prime minister to provide funds to the state government and NHAI through the Central Budget for the construction of a tunnel that will further help in decongesting the city of Bengaluru.
The CM of Karnataka wrote in by the Government of Karnataka in collaboration with the Central National Highways Authority, and it was requested to provide funds to the State Government and NHAI through the Central Budget."
“To increase the demand for public transport, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has submitted a DPR of Rs 15,611 crore to the Central Government for the construction of 44.65 km of the third phase of the Metro, pending the approval of the Union Cabinet. Approval sought at earliest “The state government has approved the construction of 73.04 km long Ashtapatha Ring Road under public-private partnership. “Chief Minister @siddaramaiah requested Prime Minister @narendramodi to allocate necessary funds in the Union Budget.”
Additionally, CM Siddaramaiah sought to release a special grant of Rs 6,000 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission for the period 2021-26 for development of lakes and peripheral ring road.
The state government has earmarked a subsidy of Rs 3,000 crore in the budget for the development of seven districts of Kalyan Karnataka, and the central government has been asked to provide corresponding subsidy in its budget for 2024-25 and increase the subsidy provided under the development of the central government's aspirational district program and facilitate the inclusion of new programs in the plan.
The CM of Karnataka informed this through a social media post on constructive collaboration for the progress of our state Chief Minister @siddaramaiah met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”
Reporting on the meeting, the Karnataka CM wrote on .Committed to working together for the growth and prosperity of the state."
In the meeting, the Karnataka CM sought approval of important projects of the states including Mekedatu Dam Project, Bhadra Upper Bank Project, Kalasa Banduri Drinking Water Project, etc.
In a post, the Karnataka CM wrote: "Chief Minister @siddaramaiah met Prime Minister @narendramodi today and sought approval of important projects of the state. Approval of Rs 9,000 crore Mekedatu Dam project, which will provide drinking water to Bengaluru city and generate 400 MW of electricity, is pending with the Central Water Commission, and the Prime Minister was asked to take personal interest in the said project."
"Officials of Ministry of Hydropower and Ministry of Environment and Forests were requested to release Rs 5,300 crore for the Bhadra Upper Bank Project as announced in the Central Government Budget 2023-2024 and for quick resolution of the Kalasa Banduri. Drinking water project. The problem of drinking water will be solved thanks to Mahadai Yojana, a long dreamed project of the people of Kittoor Karnataka region.”
Additionally, the CM requested the prime minister to provide funds to the state government and NHAI through the Central Budget for the construction of a tunnel that will further help in decongesting the city of Bengaluru.
The CM of Karnataka wrote in by the Government of Karnataka in collaboration with the Central National Highways Authority, and it was requested to provide funds to the State Government and NHAI through the Central Budget."
“To increase the demand for public transport, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has submitted a DPR of Rs 15,611 crore to the Central Government for the construction of 44.65 km of the third phase of the Metro, pending the approval of the Union Cabinet. Approval sought at earliest “The state government has approved the construction of 73.04 km long Ashtapatha Ring Road under public-private partnership. “Chief Minister @siddaramaiah requested Prime Minister @narendramodi to allocate necessary funds in the Union Budget.”
Additionally, CM Siddaramaiah sought to release a special grant of Rs 6,000 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission for the period 2021-26 for development of lakes and peripheral ring road.
The state government has earmarked a subsidy of Rs 3,000 crore in the budget for the development of seven districts of Kalyan Karnataka, and the central government has been asked to provide corresponding subsidy in its budget for 2024-25 and increase the subsidy provided under the development of the central government's aspirational district program and facilitate the inclusion of new programs in the plan.
