Officer asked to call for tender immediately for road widening in Aland
During her visit to Aland recently, Ms. Taranum chaired a review meeting at the Tahsildar's office along with Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission Vice-Chairperson and local MLA B.R. Patil.
Reviewing the progress of various municipal initiatives, she noted that ₹11 crore has been earmarked by the town municipality for road widening and emphasised the need for its effective utilisation.
She also instructed municipal officials to ensure quality and timely completion of works currently under way across the town under the 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants.
Earlier in the day, the Deputy Commissioner, along with Mr. Patil, visited the Aland Municipality's Solid Waste Management Unit and observed the scientific composting process of converting waste into organic fertiliser.
She also inaugurated newly procured equipment under the Swachh Bharat Mission, including a tractor, composting machine and baling machine.
As part of her visit, the Deputy Commissioner also inspected the ongoing water supply pipeline work and overhead tank construction under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.
She obtained updates from Executive Engineer Narasimha Reddy of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (Kalaburagi division) regarding the progress of work.
She later visited the Indira Canteen construction site and instructed those in charge there that the remaining minor works be completed immediately so that the facility can be dedicated to the public without delay.
Tricycles distributed
On the same occasion, a tricycle distribution programme was held at the Aland municipal office, where Mr. Patil handed over tricycles, procured with Special Component Plan (SCP) funds, to seven persons with disabilities.
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