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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, Aug 21: "There still exists a problem of drinking water distribution in the city. To overcome this, under ADP with the help from urban development minister, a second stage of work will be undertaken through which funds will be utilized for proper distribution of water and others. The project will be completed in next two and a half years and the people of the city will be able to get 24*7 water supply," said MLA J R Lobo.

Addressing the media  about the progress work undertaken by the Congress government for the city at his office in Kadri, MLA Lobo said "under this project, we are planning to provide water connections to every house for which a cost of Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 is estimated and required per house."

With regard to this, an amount of Rs 170 crore is requested to the government which will be sanctioned soon, he said; in addition to this the water wastage in the city can be reduced.

Underground drainage system

Around Rs 250 crore has been spent in the city for the construction of underground drainage system in a few places. Few of the old drainage systems in the city have collapsed and require to be rebuilt.

Hence to continue the additional work, that is for thr new drainage and to undertake repair work, a demand of Rs 150 crore is also requested to the government, which is currently in sanctioning stage. The project will be completed in next three years, added Lobo.

Modernization of markets

"Crucial steps will be taken to modernize and undertake necessary works at central markets, Kadri, Kankanady, Urwa, Alape and other markets," said Lobo.

"About the development work in these markets, we have already spoken to concerned authorities. The target period for this project is 3.5 years," he added.

Land registration

"We have held a discussion with officials of the registration department and have sent a proposal to the government to bring stability to the fluctuating land prices in the city, to which the government has accepted positively," said Lobo.

Permission for buildings

"Earlier, in order to obtain permission for construction of building, we had to go to MUDA and which would be later sent to MCC. But now, the same can be obtained directly by a single window system which is set up at MCC along with the joint commissioner being appointed to led the same," said Lobo.

Corporators Shashidar Hedge, Lancelot Pinto, Asha D’Silva, Akhila Alva, Sabitha Misquith, Ashok DK, leaders T K Sudheer, Nazeer Bajal, Krithin Kumar, Mohan Mendon among others were present.