Hassan: Minister for minor irrigation and science and technology, NS Boseraju, instructed officials to prioritise providing electricity connections to borewells drilled under the Special Component Plan (SCP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) schemes for the benefit of the underprivileged.
He directed the officials concerned that they should submit bills immediately after completing the works and monitor repairs to tank bunds to ensure they are stable.Officials were also instructed to expedite check dam projects. Boseraju emphasised completing old projects and paying attention to ongoing ones. He urged officials to address the reasons for work delays and take steps to complete projects.
The minister directed officials to initiate tenders as soon as projects are approved and to start work promptly to benefit the public without delay. Despite widespread rainfall this time, some tanks have not filled up. He emphasised identifying the reasons and focusing on tank conservation.
Karnataka State Housing Board chairman and MLA KM Shivalingegowda stated that many tanks are encroached upon and constructing check dams would benefit villages. Atal Bhujal Yojana director Kiran Masuti, chief engineer Prakash Shreehari, superintendent engineer Prashant, executive engineer TN Ramachandra, and other officials were present.