Gokak MLA Balachandra Jarkiholi announced that ₹6.25 crore has been sanctioned under the CM IDFC scheme for the development of temples and the construction of community halls in the constituency. Speaking at a meeting of leaders from various communities held on Sunday at the NSF office, he detailed the allocation of funds for approximately 31 new temple projects and urged leaders to initiate the work as soon as possible.
Jarkiholi explained that the state government has released ₹50 crore for development works for Congress MLAs and ₹25 crore for BJP MLAs. Of this amount, ₹6.25 crore is earmarked for temple development and community halls, while the remaining funds are reserved for road development. He listed specific upcoming projects, including ₹25 lakh for the construction of the Raddaratti Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan, ₹5 lakh for the SC Colony community hall in Timmapur, ₹10 lakh for the community hall at the Tigadi Durgadevi Temple, and ₹15 lakh for the community hall at the Munyal Durgadevi Temple.
The MLA stated that providing adequate arrangements to prevent drinking water issues and ensuring sufficient electricity supply for farmers’ agricultural activities are being treated as key priorities. He also informed the gathering that he would meet District Oversight Minister Satish Jarkiholi to request the release of water from the Hidakal Reservoir to the Ghataprabha Canal.
