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₹50 crore released for landslide-prevention works in Kodagu: Revenue Minister

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Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA Mantar Gowda and Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja during the ground breaking function for Praja Soudha taluk administration complex at Kushalnagar on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Tuesday said that ₹50 crore has been released for landslide-prevention works in Kodagu and that an additional ₹10 crore will be sanctioned soon.

He was speaking after performing the bhoomi puja for the construction of the new ‘Praja Soudha’ Taluk Administration building near the Polytechnic College in Kushalnagar. The project is estimated to cost ₹8.60 crore. Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda was present.

The Minister said new tahsildars and village administration staff have been appointed to strengthen administrative functioning in five taluks of Kodagu district. The new Prajasaudha complex will house the tahsildar’s office, land records office, sub-registrar office, treasury and other key departments under one roof.

A large-scale ‘Darakhast Podi Abhiyana’ (land record correction drive) is currently underway across the State, he said. Under Annexure-1, surveys of government land are being taken up and officials are visiting households to collect data to update records. In Kodagu, 2,344 applications have been taken up under the programme, of which over 1,500 cases have already been disposed of, he informed.

The Minister stated that around 42 lakh land holdings in the State are still in the names of deceased persons. Under the ‘Pouthi Khata’ initiative, efforts are being made to transfer such holdings to legal heirs by directly reaching out to families.

Revenue village accountants (VAs) and inspectors are being provided laptops to ensure paperless service delivery through e-offices, he said.

Disposal of cases has also been expedited in tahsildar and Assistant Commissioner courts.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mantar Gowda said work on the KSRTC depot in Kushalnagar is in progress and ₹46 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the new taluk hospital. He expressed gratitude to Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar for providing land for the ‘Praja Soudha’.

On the occasion, people’s representatives urged the Minister to establish a sub-division office, establish a taluk stadium, and upgrade the sub-registrar office in Kushalnagar.

Guarantee Implementation Authority president V.P. Shashidhar said the Praja Soudha project is the outcome of a decade-long struggle to secure taluk status for Kushalnagar.

Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja, Superintedent of Police P.K. Ramarajan, Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aishwarya, and other officials were present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / November 11th, 2025

₹50 crore for development works in Madikeri: Minister

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Minister for Municipalities Administration Rahim Khan speaking during his visit to Madikeri on Wednesday. MLA Mantar Gowda and Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja are seen. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Municipal Administration Minister Rahim Khan inaugurated the newly constructed Town Municipal Council (TMC) office building at Kushalnagar in Kodagu. The facility has been built at a cost of ₹7 crore.

Speaking at the event on Wednesday, the Minister announced that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had approved the release of ₹50 crore for various development projects in the Madikeri Assembly Constituency.

Mr. Khan said allocations would be released in phases for development works. He announced the launch of three additional Indira Canteens in the constituency. Each canteen is expected to serve breakfast and lunch to more than 300 people daily, he added.

Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda said the new municipal office was spacious and well-equipped, adding that Kushalnagar was likely to be upgraded to a City Municipality in future. He proposed the installation of a statue of former Chief Minister R. Gundu Rao on the premises in recognition of his contributions to the town’s development.

He said the merger of several gram panchayats, including Guddehosur with Kushalnagar TMC, strengthened its case for elevation to City Municipality status.

The Minister inspected the Indira Canteen near the KSRTC bus stand.

source: http://www.thehindul.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / June 12th, 2025

Kodagu District Enhances Sports Infrastructure with New Hockey Stadium

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Kodagu District Enhances Sports Infrastructure with New Hockey Stadium

Kodagu district’s Minister, N.S. Boseraju, inaugurates a new hockey stadium and pledges support for a sports hostel in Somwarpet, acknowledging the region’s rich sporting tradition.

The Minister in-charge of Kodagu district, N.S. Boseraju, recently inaugurated a new hockey stadium at Chowdlu village near Somwarpet. In a move that acknowledges the district’s rich sporting legacy, especially in hockey, the Minister pledged to pursue the sanctioning of a sports hostel for Somwarpet. He also expressed intentions to discuss with the Sports Minister about the allocation of additional funds for constructing a compound wall for the stadium, further strengthening the infrastructure.

Stadium Construction and Future Plans

The establishment of the new hockey stadium is a testament to the efforts of former MLA Appachu Ranjan and current Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda, who secured ₹40 lakh to finalize the stadium works. The Minister emphasized the stadium’s capacity to host national-level hockey matches, an achievement that amplifies the district’s reputation in the sports arena.

Fulfillment of a Local Dream

The inauguration of the hockey stadium marks the realization of a long-standing aspiration of the local population. MLA Mantar Gowda highlighted the importance of proper maintenance and safety measures to ensure that the stadium continues to be a source of pride for the community and a hotspot for nurturing talent.

Proposed Naming and Honoring Achievements

In a nod to the contributions of local families, there is a proposal to name the stadium after C.K. Kalappa, whose family generously donated the land for its construction. The event also honored the accomplishments of B.M. Suresh and renowned hockey player Subbaiah. Echoing Minister Boseraju’s sentiments, hockey coach Shashidar called for the establishment of a sports hostel in Somwarpet, further underlining the region’s commitment to fostering sporting excellence.

source: http://www.bnnbreaking.com / BNN/ Home> Sports> India / by Salman Khan / January 03rd, 2024

Minister promises sports hostel in Somwarpet

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Hockey stadium inaugurated at Chowdlu village in Kodagu.

Minister in-charge of Kodagu district N.S. Boseraju, MLA Mantar Gowda and others at the launch of hockey stadium in Somwarpet in Kodagu on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Minister in-charge of Kodagu district N.S. Boseraju on Wednesday said he would make efforts to get a sports hostel sanctioned for Somwarpet.

Speaking after inaugurating the hockey stadium at Chowdlu village near Somwarpet, the Minister said he will talk to the Sports Minister for allocating additional grants for the construction of a compound wall for the stadium. Kodagu is famous for sports and the sporting tradition has to be continued, he added.

The Minister acknowledged the contribution of former MLA Appachu Ranjan for the construction of the hockey stadium at Chowdlu village and added that the present Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda made efforts to get a sum of ₹40 lakh sanctioned for completing the stadium works.

Mr. Boseraju said the national-level hockey matches can be hosted at the stadiums in Somwarpet, Koodige, Madikeri and Ponnampet.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gowda said the dream of the people in Somwarpet has come true with the inauguration of the hockey stadium. The new facility has delighted the people here since hockey enthusiasts had been seeking for the stadium to promote the sport. He added that the hockey stadium needs to be properly maintained and also required safety measures. A lot of impetus had been given for promoting hockey in the district.

On the occasion, the MLA urged the Minister to get the hockey stadium named after one C.K. Kalappa, whose family had donated the land for constructing the hockey stadium.

B.M. Suresh, one of the family members of the donor, and hockey player Subbaiah were felicitated on the occasion.

Hockey coach Shashidar sought a sports hostel in Somwarpet.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The HIndu Bureau / January 03rd, 2023