Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Karnataka CM, DCM Announce Development Projects for Vijayapura
The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka visited Vijayapura and promised many new projects.
The Chief Minister said a new government medical college will be built, and a big flyover will be constructed.
He also talked about other development projects worth over Rs 800 crore.
The Deputy Chief Minister announced that a lot of money, Rs 3,700 crore, has been approved for irrigation projects.
He also said that farmers who will lose land because of the Upper Krishna Project will get more money as compensation.
They both spoke at a big event where they also unveiled a statue and opened a new cycling velodrome.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured a government medical college and a three-km flyover for Vijayapura.
Development projects worth over Rs 800 crore were launched in Vijayapura.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced Rs 3,700 crore for irrigation projects.
The Upper Krishna Project will provide 80 TMC ft of water to the region.
Compensation for submergence under the Upper Krishna Project increased to Rs 30–40 lakh per acre.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Announced development projects and investments for Vijayapura
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayapura, Karnataka
- Why
- To focus on regional development and address local demands
- Location
- Vijayapura, Karnataka
- Medical Colleges in Karnataka
- 71 (22 government-run)
- Development Projects in Vijayapura
- Rs 800 crore
- Irrigation Projects Sanctioned
- Rs 3,700 crore
- Land Irrigated
- 1.19 lakh hectares
- Water for Upper Krishna Project
- 80 TMC ft
- Compensation for Submergence
- Rs 30–40 lakh per acre
- Total Compensation Outlay
- Rs 70,000 crore
