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Minister inaugurates key development projects in Karnataka's K.R. Pet
Minister-in-charge of Mandya district and Karnataka Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Tuesday launched a series of development works worth several crores across Karnataka's K.R. Pet taluk.
The projects, aimed at boosting infrastructure in the taluk, include educational facilities, student hostels, a power substation, a bus stand, and farmer support centres.
₹1.13-crore college block
At Santhebachahalli, the Minister inaugurated newly constructed classroom blocks at the Government Pre-University College, built at a cost of ₹1.13 crore through CSR funding.
Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised the critical role of industry in supporting education and healthcare sectors, and urged students to dedicate more time to academics.
He called upon teachers to prepare students for improved performance in next year's SSLC and PUC examinations.
Delta Water and Infra Solutions chief Mruthyunjaya Swamy, whose firm funded the construction, was felicitated on the occasion.
₹3.26-crore girls hostel
A new post-matric girls hostel, constructed at a cost of ₹3.26 crore by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare in Jalasuru, was also inaugurated. The Minister directed officials to ensure quality food and proper upkeep of the hostel, and urged students to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
₹10-crore power substation
To strengthen the electricity supply network in the area, a ₹10 crore 66/11 kV power substation was commissioned in Beeruvalli.
₹1.25-crore bus stand in Akki Hebbalu
The Minister also inaugurated a newly constructed KSRTC bus stand in Akki Hebbalu, built at a cost of ₹1.25 crore. The facility includes three commercial shops, a canteen, a traffic control room, women's rest area, adequate seating, drinking water supply, and separate restrooms for men and women.
Around 80 daily bus trips will now operate from this bus-stand, connecting towns including Mysuru, K.R. Pet, Bherya, Hunsur, and Nagamangala.
Farmer centre and educational blocks
A ₹60 lakh Farmer Facilitation Centre was also inaugurated in Akki Hebbalu, followed by the opening of additional classrooms at the local Government PU College, constructed at a cost of ₹75 lakh.
Boys' hostel
In Jayanagar, a new boys' hostel constructed by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare at a cost of ₹3.26 crore was inaugurated.
In K.R. Pet town, the Minister unveiled several academic infrastructure projects, including additional classrooms at the polytechnic college (₹1.75 crore); new library block at the Government Engineering College (₹2.40 crore), modern canteen and additional academic buildings at the same college (₹2.40 crore).
The Minister interacted with students, encouraging them to make full use of the library and academic resources. He also had lunch at the new canteen facility, marking its formal inauguration.
K.R. Pet MLA H.T. Manju, Mysugar Chairman C.D. Gangadhar, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar, Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini, and officials from various departments, including agriculture, education, and police, were present.
