Irrigation issues in Harihar constituency will be addressed, says MP Prabha Mallikarjun

MP for Davangere Prabha Mallikarjun interacting with Scouts and Guides during the inauguration of a newly constructed community hall at Kondajji in Harihar taluk of Davangere district on Saturday.

MP for Davangere Prabha Mallikarjun has said that providing a permanent solution to irrigation problems faced by farmers in the tail-end areas of the Harihar constituency would be taken up on priority.

She said efforts would be made to implement the proposed Bairanapada lift irrigation project and schemes to fill various tanks, including Kondajji tank, at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore.

Inaugurating a newly constructed community hall at Kondajji in Harihar taluk during the 44th death anniversary programme of Kondajji Basappa, Ms. Mallikarjun said the overall development of the village would be taken up with the cooperation of elected representatives and leaders cutting across party lines.

She said a project to establish a professional theatre Rangayana complex and a theatre museum at Kondajji at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore had been planned. Of this, ₹3 crore had been sanctioned and ₹1 crore has been released. Efforts would be made to secure the remaining funds and expedite the project, she said.

Ms. Mallikarjun promised to take up the development of a three-km road connecting the Kondajji bus stand with schools, a lake and the Scouts and Guides institution to facilitate the movement of students and villagers.

Recalling her association with Kondajji since childhood, Ms. Mallikarjun said her participation in Scouts and Guides activities during her student days had helped her develop discipline, leadership and a spirit of service.

She also appreciated the contribution of the Kondajji Basappa family to social service over generations. She said irrigation facilities for farmers and rural infrastructure development would receive priority and called upon political leaders to work together, setting aside differences, for the development of the constituency.

Minister K.S. Basavanthappa, MLA B.P. Harish, former MLC Mohan Kondajji and others were present.