Rs. 55 crores for infrastructure

Rs. 55 crores for infrastructure
The Hindu

HUBLI: The Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has chalked out a Rs. 55-crore plan for infrastructure development in the twin cities, P. Manivannan, Commissioner of the HDMC, said here on Thursday.

Speaking at the inauguration of the "Gems and diamonds grading and identification course' organised under the auspices of the Export Promotion Cell of the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI); Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Chennai, and the Indian Diamond Institute, Surat, Mr. Manivannan said as part of the plan, the HDMC can mobilise Rs. 20 crores. The Government's support is needed to raise the rest. He urged the KCCI and other organisations of the region to impress upon the Government for funds. The commissioner said 74 roads in the twin cities will be developed by March next.

Dayanidhi, Executive of the Jewellery Export Promotion Council, spoke about the course. Presiding over the function, Shankaranna Munavalli, President of the KCCI, said the chamber has taken up the task of giving sector-specific services, and the course has been organised for the benefit of jewellers.