Union Minister Directs Officials to Resolve Land Acquisition Disputes for National Highway 275
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, has directed officials to immediately resolve land acquisition disputes related to National Highway 275 and secure the remaining properties required for the project.
Key Points from the DISHA Meeting
- 60% of work completed: Deputy Commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy informed that nearly 60% of the work on National Highway 275 has been completed, with most of the land already handed over to the National Highways Authority of India.
- Disputed stretches to be cleared: The remaining disputed stretches would be cleared with police protection.
- Detailed project report ready: The detailed project report (DPR) for the National Highway 266 diversion near Mysuru Airport is ready.
Kumaraswamy emphasized that all centrally sponsored schemes must achieve 100% progress and reach intended beneficiaries without delay or irregularities.
Concerns over Banking Services
- Courteous treatment of customers: Kumaraswamy instructed the Lead Bank Manager to ensure courteous treatment of customers.
- No harassment of first-time loan applicants: He warned against harassing first-time loan applicants by citing CIBIL scores as grounds to deny or delay loans.
Other Key Initiatives
- Comprehensive survey of siteless and homeless persons: Kumaraswamy directed officials to conduct a comprehensive survey of siteless and homeless persons in the district and submit a report to the government.
- Development initiatives for long-term growth: Mysore MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urged authorities to plan development initiatives with the city's long-term growth in mind.
- Alternative crops to reduce tobacco cultivation: Yaduveer suggested promoting alternative crops to gradually reduce tobacco cultivation.
- Exceeding target under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act: Zilla Panchayat CEO S Ukesh Kumar reported that Mysuru district exceeded its target under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, achieving 102% progress with 1.78 million man-days generated by March 2026.