Hasten projects in four mining-hit districts: Siddaramaiah to officials
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hasten projects in four mining-hit districts: Siddaramaiah to officials

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Mining has taken a heavy toll on the infrastructure in four districts of Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chitradurga and Tumakuru and restoration projects should be completed soon, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, chairing a progress review meeting of the Karnataka Mines and Environment Restoration Corporation at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday. He said that the Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation -- Comprehensive Environment plan for Mining Impact Zone has Rs 24,996.30 crore in its kitty to address mining-related issues in these four districts. Retired Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudarshan Reddy is overseeing the restoration projects and 358 such works, involving an expenditure of Rs 7,928.78 crore, have received necessary approvals. He told the officials that a detailed project report should be completed within a week and suggested setting up of project monitoring units in departments for timely and effective implementation of projects.

History of this topic

SC Approved Action Plan of Rs 24, 996 Cr to Restore Mining Affected Areas in K taka
1 year, 4 months ago
MahaRERA notices to 261 projects with slow pace
1 year, 8 months ago

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