Karnataka CM to inaugurate new district office complex and indoor stadium in Mangaluru on May 16: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Speaking to reporters after a meeting to review the preparations for the two events here, Mr. Rao said the new district office complex was expected to significantly improve delivery of government services to people. It was also expected to streamline the administration by bringing important district-level offices under one roof, the Minister said.
During the formal inaugural programme, Mr. Siddaramaiah would distribute record of tenancy certificates (RTCs) to over 7,000 beneficiaries under the 'Phodi-Mukta Abhiyana' being undertaken in the district to set right land records pertaining to darkasth lands, he added.
Enabling citizen-centric service
Mr. Rao noted that the foundation stone for the district office complex was laid by Mr. Siddaramaiah when he was the chief minister during his first term. While the complex, estimated to cost ₹55 crore, should have been inaugurated long ago, its construction got delayed entailing an additional expenditure of ₹20 crore. The additional expenditure was borne by Mangaluru Smart City Ltd., he added.
The Minister said the new complex reflects government's commitment towards efficient service delivery and citizen-centric service. The complex would accommodate 23 departments under one roof, he said.
Promoting sports culture
Mr. Rao said the Urva indoor stadium built at a cost of ₹35 crore by MSCL, was equipped with modern facilities to conduct various sports and indoor events. The stadium was expected to promote sports culture and provide quality training infrastructure to local talent, he said.
Identified offices would be shifted to the new district office complex the day after the inauguration and the process will be completed within about three weeks.
Mr. Siddaramaiah was also expected to launch several development programmes for Ullal taluk during his visit. However, Mangaluru MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader wanted to move the event to some other day, Mr. Rao added.
MLCs Ivan D'Souza, S.L. Boje Gowda and others were present at the press conference.
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