Bengaluru: After renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South, the Karnataka Government is reportedly mulling another major change – this time, renaming Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North.
In addition, there is a proposal to rename Bagepalli town in Chikkaballapur district as “Bhagyanagara”. These proposals are expected to be discussed during a special Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (July 2).
The meeting will be held at Mayura Convention Hall in Nandi Giridhama, Chikkaballapur, as part of a series of revenue division-wise Cabinet meetings initiated by the state government. Earlier, similar sessions were held at Kalaburagi and Male Mahadeshwara Hills, focusing on regional issues and development.
Over 30 issues on agenda, Rs 2,500 crore worth projects expected to get approval
The Cabinet is likely to deliberate on over 30 issues, and may give administrative approval for development works exceeding Rs 2,500 crore, including several key projects for Bengaluru and surrounding areas.
Kempegowda Fort renovation gets Rs 103 crore
Among the prominent proposals, Rs 103 crore is likely to be sanctioned for the renovation and integrated development of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Fort in Magadi, located in the newly named Bengaluru South district.
Additionally, the Cabinet may approve Rs 21 crore for setting up MRI facilities at Nandi Medical College in Chikkaballapur and the Karnataka Medical College and Hospital in Hubballi.
Treated water to fill 164 tanks across two taluks
A Rs 237 crore project to transport treated wastewater from the Hebbal-Nagawara Valley’s second phase to 164 lakes across Sidlaghatta (45 lakes) and Chintamani (119 lakes) taluks is also expected to get the green signal.
Residential schools for children of construction workers
The government also plans to set up 31 residential schools for children of registered construction workers under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The estimated cost of this scheme is Rs 1,125 crore.
Monsoon session date may also be finalised
There is also speculation that the date for the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature may be finalised during this meeting.
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