The Hindu 28.03.2013
Infrastructure gets priority in Budget
New water sources will be located.
Basic infrastructure, acute drinking water shortage, and education are highlighted in the 2013-14 Budget presented by the Kasaragod municipality here. The Budget proposals, presented by municipal council vice-chairperson Tahira Sattar on Wednesday, has projected a revenue of Rs.27,84,50,773. The expenses are pegged at 26,91,75,800. New water sources will be located to address drinking water shortage. It also accords priority to reconstructing roads and footpaths by setting aside Rs.3 crore. It has been proposed to construct a multi-storeyed complex near the new bus station for parking vehicles. It has been decided to set up a wastewater treatment plant by linking drainage pipes. A sum of 50 lakh has been set aside for the scheme. For renovating major drainage networks, Rs.25 lakh has been allocated. The use of plastic bags will be banned in phases.
Multi-media systems will be used in schools where smart classes will be set up. Lower and upper primary schools will be given mathematics kits. All public educational institutions will be given LCD projectors. It also proposes to build an additional building complex at Government HS, Kasaragod; Thalangara Muslim HS; Town UP School; Adukkathubayal UP School etc. utilising Rs.2 crore from the local area development fund of N.A. Nellikunnu, MLA.
