MLA Lakshmi Hebalkar inaugurated development projects worth ₹11.80 crore in the Belagavi Rural constituency on Thursday, performing the bhoomi pujan for three new works and inspecting the progress of a fourth. The initiatives focus on laying roads, drains, and utility pipes across various slums to facilitate daily commuting, maintain cleanliness, and address infrastructure deficits.
In Sahyadri Nagar, Hebalkar launched a project valued at approximately ₹5 crore for the installation of roads, drains, and utility pipes. She stated that providing well-equipped roads and essential infrastructure is her primary goal to ease public travel and accelerate the comprehensive development of the area.
The MLA also performed the bhoomi pujan for works costing around ₹3.50 crore in Jayanagar, Vinayak Nagar, Sankalp Layout, Shivnagar, and K.H.B. Colony. Additionally, she inaugurated a project worth approximately ₹1.60 crore for road, drain, and utility pipe installation in Mustafa Colony, Siddeshwara Colony, and Jyoti Nagar. She directed contractors to complete these works with high quality and within the stipulated time limits.
During a progress review in Chikkubag, Hebalkar inspected a road, drain, and utility pipe project currently under construction with a cost of about ₹1.70 crore. After assessing the current status, she provided necessary advice and instructions, emphasizing that development works must not only commence but also be completed with quality to ensure they are properly utilized by the public. She noted that these projects are undertaken to further improve the infrastructure system of the region while maintaining high standards.
