The Hindu 24.03.2017
Novelties galore in corporation Budget
She Lodge proposal goes a long way in ensuring women’s safety
The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation proposes to construct a ‘She
Lodge’ near the railway station for the convenience of travelling women.
Presenting the Budget for the year 2017-18, Deputy Mayor Meera Darshak
said Rs. 50 lakh had been set aside for the project, which will come up
on the corporation land.
She Lodge is among the many novelties in
the Budget. Rs. 25 lakh has been earmarked for a solar power plant at
the corporation office. Rs. 1 crore has been set aside for the Kidson
Corner renovation project, which includes a garden, multi-level parking,
and a commercial complex.
The Budget proposes to convert the
Corporation Health Dispensary at West Hill into a health complex with
Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, and Allopathic treatment available under one
roof. The complex will also have a mini-library and a garden. Rs. 1
crore has been set apart for the project.
The Bachelor’s Quarters at Vellayil will be demolished to construct a new one along with a commercial complex.
The
corporation is also planning projects under Kudumbasree CDS, including a
micro-emerging fund, which will help members earn livelihood, besides
encouraging new entrepreneurs. Rs. 1 lakh has been earmarked for supply
of nutrition kits to HIV positive people under the Kudumbasree’s special
neighbourhood groups.
The Budget proposes
‘Abhayam’, a new housing scheme, to provide financial help of Rs. 2.5
lakh to five homeless people in every ward. Rs. 9.37 crore has been set
aside for the project.