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'Funds for water crisis released'

Friday, 24 May 2013 07:57 administrator
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The New Indian Express                24.05.2013

'Funds for water crisis released'

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.

Belgaum district got 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.