₹1,793 Crore Mandya Plan Puts Irrigation First
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced a ₹1,793-crore development push for Mandya, with irrigation getting priority. The plan includes a 100-bed Jayadeva hospital and ₹1,030 crore for canal and lake development. The announcement covers both canal and hospital needs in one package.
Context
Context: Mandya is a farming district in southern Karnataka, where canal irrigation is a major concern for farmers. Jayadeva is a well-known heart-care institute in Bengaluru, so a 100-bed hospital adds to the state's healthcare network.
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