Udupi, May 25, 2013: Urban Development Minister Vinaykumar Sorake inaugurated the office of Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj at the Samarthya Saudha near Taluk Panchayat building on May 25, Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Sorake said the government would take all possible steps to provide good drinking water, roads and better drainage system for Udupi and make it a model district in the whole state.
On the issue of encroachment of government lands by poor, Sorake said poor who are residing in government lands will not be vacated but will be issued title deeds.
Pointing out to the water scarcity in various places in Udupi district, Sorake said arrangements would be made to supply water through tankers in the affected areas.
Pramod Madhwaraj, MLA who presided over the function, said public can air their grievance at his office and added his staff would be always there to assist them.
Brahmavar Block Congress President B Rajesh Shetty, Youth Congress leader Amrith Shenoy, Fr William Martis, Parish Priest of Udupi Church, former MLA Basavaraj, and others were present.