UT Khader
Mangaluru: Health minister UT Khader said Monday that financial constraints would not impede projects announced at the state cabinet meeting in Mangaluru, amid reports that the finance department had flagged the state’s fiscal position.
On allegations that SC/ST communities had been left out of funds and concerns over DC Manna land, Khader said, “I understand their pain. On funding a Daivasthana in Moodubidire, he said he had taken up the matter with Union minister K H Muniyappa and was hopeful that the temple would receive the funds. I have not stalled any projects. I have spoken to the concerned ministers. The govt has sought clarity on the land, following which an appropriate decision will be taken.
Futher, on Hindu activists booked under the Goonda Act Khader said, “We are not interfering in the matter. The govt will work out the necessary resources to implement them,” he said. Cabinet had granted in-principle approval to rename the district Mangaluru, he said. Defending the public-private partnership model for projects such as Mangaluru Eye, he said govt would retain policy control while private participation ensured professional operation and maintenance.
The police are taking appropriate action to maintain law and order. “Cabinet decisions reflect the govt’s commitment. The public would have one month to submit objections and suggestions.