The New Indian Express 24.05.2013
Minister for Municipal Administration and Public Enterprises Qamarul
Islam said the government has released Rs 40 crore to 29 districts in
the state to tackle drinking water problem.
After assuming office
here on Thursday, he told reporters that the government had directed
the district administrations to utilise the funds for rejuvenation of
tanks, borewells and repair of pipelines connected to drinking water
sources.
“We have released Rs 40 crore in addition to the balance
of `18.72 crore, which is with Deputy Commissioners of various
districts” he said. Saying that orders have been issued to utilise the
funds in accordance with the set guidelines, the Minister warned the
officials of punishment if they misuse funds.
the highest amount of Rs 3.50 crore followed by Kolar (Rs 2.50 cr),
Tumkur (Rs 2.40 cr), Mysore (Rs 2.35 cr), Bagalkot (Rs 2.20 cr), Mandya
(Rs 1.90 cr), Gadag (Rs 2 cr), Bangalore City, Uttara Kannada, Haveri,
Kodagu, Davangere and Gadag (Rs 1.50 cr each), he said adding the funds
were released based on the population.
