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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JS)

Mangaluru, Jan 22: District in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai on Friday January 22 inaugurated a newly built entrance gate at Kadri Park here.

Rs 29 lac from J R Lobo's MLA fund was spent for the construction of the entrance gate.

Addressing the gathering after the inauguration, district in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai said, "The Kadri Park is centre of attraction in the city. This project has been initiated to give a facelift to the park. As part of Karavali utsav this year, many major programmes will be held here. A musical fountain will also come up in the area of old deer park. I request the citizens to maintain clenliness in the park. Government will also take up many projects in the future to beautify the park."

MLA J R Lobo said "The entrance was much needed for this park. Horticulture department officials have worked hard to make this park better. We cannot say its completely perfect but there has been improvements certainly. I appreciate the officials for their efforts. Still there are some works to be taken. Government has sanctioned Rs 40 lac to reinstall the mini train but the railway officials have given a quotation of Rs 80 lac. We will request government for rest Rs 40 lac. The work of mini train will be completed within a year. Musical fountain work has started with the government sanctioning Rs 5 crore and will be completed at the earliest."

Mayor Jacintha Vijay Alfred, Corporators and other officials were present.