Have revived Srirama Sugar factory in KR Nagar: Minister Mahadevappa

NT Correspondent

Mysuru

State social welfare and district incharge minister Dr H C Mahadevappa said the government has initiated all measures for revival of Srirama Cooperative Sugar factory in K R Nagar taluk. He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day Dhaunuskoti Jalapathotsav (waterfall festival) held at Chunchanakatte in KR Nagar taluk on Saturday evening. The minister said the government is committed to promotion of tourism, protection of language, culture and improvement of tourist spots. He said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has carved out the new Saligrama taluk bifurcating it from KR Nagar keeping in mind the overall development of the taluk five years ago.

Minister for Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences H Venkatesh, said the state government has organized the Jalapatotsava after successfully conducting such festivals at Gaganachukki and Bharachukki waterfalls in Shivanasamudra in Mandya-Chamarajanagar districts to promote tourism.

In his speech, KR Nagar MLA D Ravishankar said that the government has initiated all measures for upgradation of the newly constituted Saligrama taluk office. It has also initiated measures for construction of the mini Vidhana Soudha and upgradation of the government hospital to 100 beds by allocating funds. A water park will come up at Chunchanakatte waterfalls, he said.