M.P. Appachu Ranjan, Madikeri MLA, has sought the upgrade of the Channarayapatana-Makkuta road to a National Highway given the importance of Hassan and Kodagu for trade and commerce.
He met Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari who is camping in Kodagu, and said that it was a long-standing aspiration of the people of two districts.
The Minister was apprised of the salient features of Kodagu and told that it being a hill district was known for cultural vibrancy and hill produces besides attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists.
