Drone survey to tackle encroachments, prevention of flooding in Ullal: Speaker Khader
He told reporters on Monday that the move comes in the wake of widespread waterlogging and artificial flooding reported during the monsoon. The rainwater entered homes and caused significant damage to household items and electrical appliances in Ullal. Rampant encroachments on natural pathways are a major reason for recurring flooding, the MLA said.
Stating the situation as a wake-up call, Khader said a situation similar to what Bengaluru witnessed in recent years may take place in Ullal too if necessary steps are not taken immediately.
On the proposed drone survey, he said it will help in mapping out all encroached zones. He said awareness campaigns will be launched to encourage people to voluntarily clear the illegal structures built on rajakaluve and other water pathways.
Women's college in Ullal
Khader said that the state cabinet has sanctioned a residential women's college for minorities in Ullal taluk. The proposal received administrative approval, and a senior officer from the minority welfare department will hold a meeting in Ullal on Tuesday.
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The department has sanctioned Rs 17 crore for establishing a new educational complex in Ullal, offering classes from grade 1 through degree level. Additionally, administrative approval has been granted to open the institution for day scholars as well, he said, adding that the college building will come up between Konaje and Pajeer.
The college will reserve 75% of seats for students from minority communities and 25% for others.
There are plans to offer science, commerce, and BCA streams at the degree level in the college, he said, adding that the proposal for a women's college that he submitted was included in the 2025-26 budget. In addition, the govt has sanctioned a women's PU college for Ullal through the Waqf Board too. The state budget for 2025–26 has announced the opening of 16 new women's colleges across Karnataka, he said.
A proposal has been submitted to introduce kindergarten and bilingual sections in all govt schools in Ullal taluk, he added.
Monsoon session from Aug 11
Khader said that the monsoon session of the Karnataka State Legislature will be held from Aug 11 to 22. A delegation of legislators led by the speaker will travel to Boston, USA, for an international conference scheduled from Aug 3 to 6, he added.
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