Karkala Constituency Secures Rs.1 Crore for Construction of 8 Footbridges

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Posted on January 7, 2026

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Karkala Constituency Secures Rs.1 Crore for Construction of 8 Footbridges

Karkala : MLA V. Sunil Kumar has announced that the state government has granted administrative approval for the construction of eight footbridges (Kalusanka) within the Karkala and Hebri taluks of the Karkala Assembly constituency. A dedicated grant of ₹1.00 crore has been sanctioned for this project, with the official approval being finalized on December 31, 2025. The MLA’s office stated that departmental procedures will be completed swiftly to ensure the work commences at the earliest.

Karkala constituency, situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats, faces geographical challenges where residents often have to cross streams and rivulets manually. The new footbridges are designed to provide safe and smooth transit for farmers, school children, and the general public. Specifically, these structures will assist farmers in transporting agricultural machinery and produce more efficiently. MLA Sunil Kumar noted that he had made several written and verbal requests to the government and the concerned ministry to secure this special grant for the region’s development.