Mandya, Karnataka: In a major development for the residents of Kodi Shettypura and Siddapura Dhakle villages in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, approved the construction of bus shelters under “Additional Road Safety Works” on the Bengaluru-Mysuru section of NH-275. The approval comes after a formal request from Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, who has been persistently championing the cause for his Parliamentary constituency of Mandya.
The exchange of letters between the two Union Ministers highlights Kumaraswamy’s commitment to addressing the needs of rural areas in Mandya. In his letter dated September 19, 2024, Kumaraswamy emphasized the necessity of bus shelters for the villages, citing the significant benefits they would provide to the local community. Responding positively, Gadkari, in a letter dated December 30, 2024, confirmed the approval and stated that bids for the construction had already been invited.
H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed gratitude to Nitin Gadkari for his swift action. “The construction of bus shelters in Kodi Shettypura and Siddapura Dhakle is a crucial step in improving rural infrastructure and enhancing safety and convenience for the villagers. I thank Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for recognizing the importance of this request and ensuring its approval promptly,” Kumaraswamy said.
This initiative is expected to greatly benefit the surrounding villages by providing much-needed infrastructure, thereby improving connectivity and fostering rural development. The collaboration between the two Union Ministers underscores the commitment of the central government to prioritize rural infrastructure under its development agenda.
The bus shelters in Srirangapatna taluk are set to provide better amenities for local commuters, further strengthening the focus on public welfare in Karnataka.
