Dinesh Gundu Rao Announces Launch of Major Infrastructure Projects in Daskhina Kannada
Projects launched under Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana 2.0 will be completed in 11 months, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
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Dinesh Gundu Rao, the Minister in charge of Daskhina Kannada district, launched key infrastructure projects under the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana 2.0. The initiative includes 180 projects totaling ₹165 crore (approximately $20 million USD) aimed at enhancing road, drainage, and utility systems, with completion expected in 11 months.
- 01Foundation stones laid for multiple infrastructure projects in Daskhina Kannada.
- 02180 projects include road construction, storm water drainage, and footpaths.
- 03Total estimated cost of the projects is ₹165 crore (approximately $20 million USD).
- 04Projects cover a total of 49.48 km of roads and 28.12 km of storm water drains.
- 05Completion of all projects is expected within 11 months.
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On April 18, 2026, Dinesh Gundu Rao, the Minister in charge of Daskhina Kannada district, laid the foundation stones for several infrastructure projects under the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana (MGNVY) 2.0. This initiative encompasses 180 projects with an estimated cost of ₹165 crore (approximately $20 million USD), aimed at improving the city's infrastructure. The projects include the four-laning of a 500-meter stretch on Airport Road, as well as the concreting of Valencia Circle-Gorigudde Road and Urwa’s Kavitha Residency Road. In total, the initiative covers 49.48 km of road construction, 28.12 km of storm water drainage, 6.312 km of footpaths, 3.7 km of retaining walls, and 49.8 km of utility ducts, along with 1.54 km of underground drainage network. The completion of these projects is anticipated within 11 months, significantly enhancing the urban infrastructure in Daskhina Kannada.
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The completion of these infrastructure projects will enhance urban mobility and drainage systems, potentially reducing traffic congestion and flooding in Daskhina Kannada.
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