Rs 120 crore grant for the development of harvest fields in North Kodagu

Monday, Mar. 16: Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda has taken the initiative to develop cultural areas by providing a grant of Rs. 1.20 crore from the government for the development of harvest fields of the village goddess Sabbamma, which have become places of devotion in the Malnad region of North Kodagu.

This is the first time that a grant of Rs. 10 lakh has been provided for the development of harvest fields in rural areas. Every year, a harvest festival is held in the rural areas of the taluk for 12 days with special rituals, and special worship services are being performed at the harvest fields in the villages to the village goddess Sri Sabbamma. The harvest festival, which has a history of hundreds of years, has been held regularly till now, and MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda has cooperated in the development of such harvest fields by providing grants from the government.

A total of Rs 1.20 crore has been provided for the development of the taluk's Nagaralli, Koothi, Tholurushettalli, Kumaralli Bachalli, Shantalli-Talthareshetlli, Hanagallu Shettalli, Yadoor, Chaudlu, Kodlipete, Dundalli-Madre, Valnur-Tyagathtur, and Thakeri harvest fields, at a total of Rs 10 lakh each. The ground-breaking ceremony for the project was performed at the Yadoor harvest field.

Speaking at the assembly program held later, MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda said that the project should be implemented without compromising the sanctity of the harvest fields, which have a history of hundreds of years. The elders and the young of the village should be taken into confidence and the work should be carried out without compromising the customs and traditions. He also said that culture should be preserved and developed by preserving and developing religious centers.

Harvest festivals are often held in the Malnad region. Even if the harvest is only for a few days every year, the entire village comes together to worship the village god. In such situations, basic amenities are necessary. In this regard, under the special grant of the Chief Minister, Rs. 1.20 crore has been allocated for the development of the harvest fields and a land puja has been performed for the work, he said.

The original nature and sanctity of the harvest fields should not be compromised under any circumstances under the pretext of development of the harvest fields. There should be a mix of history with modernity. The MLA, who expressed his desire to protect the practices, heritage and cultures practiced by our ancestors, said that development work is underway across the constituency. If the opposition parties do politics by making allegations, we are working to win the hearts of the people through development, he said.

Speaking, village elder Nagaraj said that it is commendable that 10 lakhs have been provided for the development of all the harvest fields, including Yadur. The harvest fields have a history of hundreds of years. 50 years ago, Sanskrit script was found in the Yadoor harvest field. The villagers have done their best for the development of the harvest field. Now, the fact that the Sasaka has provided funds for the development is commendable.

Former T.P. President K.M. Lokesh said that there was a demand for the development of the harvest fields in the past. Now, funds have been provided for the development of all the harvest fields.

Efforts are underway to provide a grant of Rs. 50 lakh for the development of the Yadoor Lake. We are giving an answer to the opposition parties through development. He drew the attention of the MLAs that not only steps are being taken for the development of rural areas, but also a plan needs to be formulated to widen the road from Kudur Road to Patla.

Block Congress President B.B. Satish said that development work is underway in 251 booths in the constituency. Both the MLAs from here are working for the people. He opined that the people are proud to have elected them.

Tholur Shettalli Village Development Committee President Rajagopal, Nagaralli Village Committee President Jagadish, Koothi ​​Village K.E. Jagadish, Shantalli Village Development Committee Vice President Suresh, Hanagallu Shettalli Village President Ullas, Yadoor Village President Mohan Kumar, Taltare Shettalli Village Committee President Jayashankar, Chaudlu VSSN Director Janaki Venkatesh, Priest Sarvesh Bhat were present on the stage. Village leaders Pradeep, Dalavai Raju, Kalkandoor Ravish conducted the program.

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