Chikmagalur: District in-charge Minister Suresh Kumar has said that Chikmagalur will be included in the II Phase of Kannada Ganga Project.
Addressing the reporters after attending the Kannada Rajyotsava programme in Chikmagalur on Tuesday, he said that already 16 towns and cities have been included in the project with the aim of providing 24x7 drinking water.

“Since availability of drinking water is sufficient in Chikmagalur, the city will be added in the II phase and steps will be taken to prevent leakage and pollution of water,” he said.

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