MP inaugurates newly constructed pavilion of Mangala Stadium by MSCL at a cost of Rs.9 crore

MP inaugurates newly constructed pavilion of Mangala Stadium by MSCL at a cost of Rs.9 crore

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Feb 26, 2023: The utilisation of funds for works under the Smart City project in Mangaluru has been good and there will be no stoppage of funds from the Central Government, said Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel here on Sunday, February 26.

Talking to reporters after inaugurating the new pavilion of Mangala Stadium constructed by Mangaluru Smart City Limited, Mr. Kateel said the first phase of works by MSCL went slowly. “It has gathered pace in the second phase. It (MSCL) is ranked fourth place in usage of funds (under Smart City Scheme),” he said.

When pointed to a recent letter by the Central government to the State government regarding slow progress of Smart City works in Mangaluru and likely stoppage of funds from the Centre, Mr. Kateel said, “The works were slow initially and it was because of the various reasons, including the then administration of Mangaluru City Corporation. Now, the funds are being utilised in a better way. There is no question of stoppage of funds from the Centre,” he said.

Mangaluru, he said, was on a path of development. A total of Rs.700 crore has been spent on different works taken up under the Smart City and AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) schemes. Mr. Kateel lauded the effort of Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath in speeding up development works. “There were legal issues that slowed down the works. Mr. Kamath has amicably resolved it and helped in speeding up the works,” he said.

Regarding absence of Energy and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister V. Sunil Kumar for development programmmes of district held recently, Mr. Kateel said the former was closely monitoring works and ensuring speedy completion. “He was in New Delhi yesterday in connection with a programme associated with Kannada and Culture. Hence, he has not come today,” the MP said.