Hampi Tourism Circuit to include Lakkundi in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday announced the inclusion of Lakkundi in the proposed Hampi Tourism Circuit and said that a master plan will be prepared to provide facilities to the visiting domestic and international tourists.

Remembering his role in the revival of irrigation in the district, Bommai said several lift irrigation schemes were completed while he was Water Resources Minister.

“The grants will be released to provide Tunga Water to the taluks of Gadag district under the Singatalur Lift Irrigation Scheme. Agitation was held for the Kalasa-Bandura work and also the successful completion of the linking canal to join Malaprabha water to Malaprabha,” he said.

He further said that this project had been languishing due to the strong opposition by the Goa government and now the tribunal had issued an order which had been gazette notified by the BJP-led NDA government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“While approving the DPR, the government of India has stood by Karnataka, and the work will start soon,” added the Chief Minister.

He said the Malaprabha River in Nargund and Ron taluks will be linked with the Mahadayi project and implement irrigation schemes.

“A land of music of Sri Puttaraj Gawai and Panchakshari Gawai who have given light and life to thousands of visually impaired persons. Spiritually, the Thontadarya Mutt and Shivananda Mutts are the beacons of light. In this beautiful atmosphere, the Navakarnataka will be built,” said Bommai.

Bommai said when he became the Chief Minister, the fiscal deficit was around ₹5000 crore but now the revenue has crossed ₹15,000 crore.

“The economy is given impetus by plugging leakage. Industrialization in Gadag will increase jobs. The government is ready to set up an industrial township if suitable land is identified. Life of thousands of youths will become secured through employment opportunities,” he added.

Ministers CC Patil, Murgesh Nirani, BA Basavaraj and B Sriramulu, and MLAs Kalakappa Bandi, Ramanna Lamani, and others were present.