Amidst the indecision on the scale of Dasara festivities this year in view of drought although Karnataka government had earlier said that the celebrations in Mysuru would be a grand affair, the Mysuru City Corporation is preparing to launch certain works, including beautification of major circles, from its own funds without waiting for the State Dasara grant.
With less than a month for the commencement of festivities, tenders for the works, though not major ones, have been floated and the works are expected to start soon.
Mayor Shivakumar said the government has not released funds for Dasara till date though the MCC had urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his recent visit to Mysuru for granting a sum of ₹26 crore for taking up works in view of the Nada Habba. “Till date, there is no word on the funds. But, the MCC has resolved to go ahead with certain works from its own resources. These works would be completed well ahead of the festivities,” he said.
