Bhoomi puja for development works at Bilichodu village in Jagalur taluk. Image: Minister’s media group
Jagalur (Davanagere): The government has launched the Janaseva programme to hear and resolve people’s problems on the spot, and alongside implementing the guarantee schemes it has given priority to the development of various sectors of the state, Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister and Chitradurga district in-charge minister T. Raghumurthy said. Several people-oriented schemes, including the Bharat Jodo Yatra and free bus travel for women, have been implemented, he said.
The Minister was speaking at a public function after performing bhoomi puja for development works worth Rs 31.82 crore at Bilichodu village in the taluk and inaugurating some of them.
Bilichodu village has a special political, social and historical background, he said. Leaders such as Ashwatthareddy have emerged from the village, whose presiding deity is Anjaneya Swamy, and it is the sacred land where figures such as Channayya Odeyar and Bheemanna Nayaka were born, he recalled.
The Minister said the Sirigere seer is working continuously for the development of society with concern for the people, and that it is commendable that he gives people valuable messages along with development work.
Although about Rs 10,000 crore has been released in the state for the development of various Scheduled Tribe communities, it has come to his notice that it is not reaching the eligible communities properly, the Minister said. In this background, a meeting of the state council will be called to discuss proper use of the funds and delivering facilities to the communities, he said.
“I have been given a ministerial post in recognition of my political and public service. Power is an opportunity to serve people and must be used for their welfare,” Raghumurthy said.
Opposition waiting for power like chataka birds
The opposition is waiting for power like chataka birds, but the people of the state know the truth and will give a fitting reply in the next election, Raghumurthy said.
Development projects worth about Rs 16,000 crore were approved at the Cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru. Instead of recognising the government’s pro-people work, the opposition is putting more emphasis on personal criticism, which does not benefit people, he said. He challenged the opposition to tell people what grants and schemes they have brought to the state from the Central government.
MLA B. Devendrappa said Raghumurthy, who has earned people’s trust as a three-time MLA and now holds a ministerial post, sets a model through his public service and way of working.
He said priority is being given to the development of remote hamlets of the taluk, including Chikkammanahatti, and efforts are being made to carry the voice of people of the region from the village to Delhi. Villages with a political background, including Kadabanakatte, have a distinct political history, he said.
Details of the Rs 31.82 crore works
Minister T. Raghumurthy performed bhoomi puja and inaugurations for works worth a total of Rs 31.82 crore in Bilichodu and various villages of the Jagalur Assembly constituency. The major works are: a bridge at a cost of Rs 10 crore; inauguration of a library building worth Rs 23.48 lakh; a CC road in the Scheduled Tribe colony at Bilichodu worth Rs 25 lakh; inauguration of a community hall at Bilichodu worth Rs 1 crore; a new industrial area at Baggenahalli village worth Rs 15.75 crore; a government higher primary school building worth Rs 85.17 lakh; a new executive engineer’s branch office building worth Rs 73.50 lakh; and a sports court in Jagalur town worth Rs 2 crore.
Tahsildar Gurubasavaraj, Kenchappa, PWD AEE Shashikant, Zilla Panchayat department AEE C. Thippeswamy, taluk Kuruba Samaja president Omanna, KPCC member Kallesh Rajpatel, leader Rangappa, officials of various departments, public representatives and villagers were present.
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