CM BSY inaugurates Rs 1,074 crore worth projects in Shivamogga

Shivamogga, Jul 24 (UNI) Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday virtually inaugurated projects worth Rs 1,074 crore and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 560 crore in Shivamogga district, from his home office here in Bengaluru.
Speaking on the occasion, he said he felt proud to have paid back to the people of Shivamogga district and his Shikaripura constituency.
Stating that he had to face several challenges from the day he took charge as the Chief Minister, but is satisfied that he has made honest efforts to better the lives of the people.
Since day one I took charge as the Chief Minister till now, I had to face several challenges like natural disasters that the state had never faced in the past and the corona pandemic, which ravaged lives. Now once again there is a flood like situation across the state, he said.
Chief Minister said that he has spoken to Deputy Commissioners of eight districts, including Shivamogga, and directed them to take up relief and rescue works, he said “I’m satisfied that despite all these challenges, I have been able to take steps to improve the living standard of the people and their financial position. …I thank the people for their support in facing the challenges.”
On Shivamogga airport, work at Sogane village was under progress, he said adding that Rs 384 crore airport would be able for operation of Airbus aircraft and would also benefit neighboring districts in terms of tourism, industries and employment generation. The airport will start operations by next April, he added.