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Rs 1.80 Cr for bridge across Samalkot canal: Dy CM

Kakinada, Feb 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Home N Chinarajappa said that Rs.1.80 Crore was sanctioned for construction of a new bridge, across Samalkot canal near the age old Sri Bhimeswera swamy temple and the foundation stone would be laid soon.
He told media persons at Samalkot today after visiting Sri Kumara Bhimeswera swamy temple and offering special prayers that a temporary bridge would be constructed to ensure free flow of pilgrims during the ensuing Maha Sivarathri festival.
He said instructions were issued to officials of revenue, police and pollution control board to take steps for prevention of releasing of polluted water emitted from the nearby industries and also the sullage water till Sivarathri festival as devotees in large numbers would have holy dip in the canal.
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