Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar launches ₹1,793-crore development push for Mandya

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched development works worth ₹1,793.74 crore in Mandya district on Saturday, prioritizing irrigation, agriculture, and healthcare.

The government allocated ₹806 crore for filling lakes and undertaking canal repair works, alongside ₹224 crore for modernising canals in several taluks.

The Chief Minister also announced a proposal for a 100-bed hospital modelled on the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research.