The Hindu 24.10.2013
Drinking water supply for Kakti: Jarkiholi
Excise Minister and district in-charge Satish L. Jarkiholi, on Wednesday announced a permanent drinking water scheme for residents of Kakti, where Rani Channamma grew up, 6 km from Belgaum city on Pune-Bangalore NH4.
He was in Kakti to offer floral tributes to Rani Channamma during the annual Kittur Utsav. Former mayor of Belgaum City Corporation Siddangouda Patil, Deputy Commissioner N. Jayaram, residents and representatives of Kannada organisations were present.
Scheme
In his address to the public, he said the scheme would utilise water from Markandeya river flowing nearby. The historical fort atop a hill on the other side of the village would be developed into a tourist attraction. A proper road and pathways to the fort and inside the fort complex would be provided, he said. Roads in the Kakti village would be improved through the Kittur Development Authority.
The Minister said the government had sanctioned Rs. 1 lakh for the celebration of Kittur Utsav in Kakti, while the main events were being held on the Kittur fort premises in Kittur town. Last year, the previous government had provided Rs. 50,000.
Celebration
Lok Sabha member from Chikkodi Ramesh V. Katti said the celebration of festivals to honour the nation’s heroes let youth draw inspiration from our glorious history.
Belgaum taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat released a souvenir Suvarna Siri , authored by Shivaraya Yelukoti.
