Waterbodies act as soothing place besides providing water for irrigation and drinking: Sunil Kumar

Minister inaugurates rejuvenated Matada Kere and Park in Sanur Gram Panchayat limits

Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture V. Sunil Kumar on Saturday said age-old lakes and tanks, besides being the source of water for agriculture and drinking, also act as a soothing place for people.

He was speaking after inaugurating the rejuvenated Matada Kere (tank) and a park developed adjacent to it at Karkala under the Sanur Gram Panchayat limits. The tank is spread over 8.5 acres and is located on the right hand side of Karkala-Padubidri State highway and is located about 1 km from the Karkala Bypass Circle.

Mr. Kumar said at a time when nuclear families were on the rise and people being under duress with the present lifestyle, waterbodies are the right places for family members to get relaxed.

“We have provided additional facilities, like park, open air gymnasium, children play area etc., additionally in the location to enhance their experience,” he said.

The project has multiple goals, preservation of waterbodies, sports training centre, entertainment, and such other things revolving around the temple.

During the programme, benefits of government schemes were distributed to beneficiaries.

Former president of Sanur Gram Panchayat Sanur Narasimha Nayak, Dendabettu Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple managing trustee Shreerama Bhat, Cashew Development Board chairman Maniraj Shetty, and others were present.