Priyanka Mary Francis assumes charge as DC of Udupi

Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 23 Feb 2017: Priyanka Mary Francis, former Chief Executive Officer of Udupi Zilla Panchayat, who was promoted as the new Deputy Commissioner of Udupi district assumed charge on Thursday.

 

Priyanka took over from T Venkatesh after he was transferred as the Managing Director of Mysuru Sugar Company Ltd.

 

 

Speaking after assuming charge, Priyanka said that it was a crucial time for a new DC as major issues like drinking water, tollgate and sand mining had to be tackled.

 

She said that she would hold a meet with officials and discuss the issue. However, she added that none of the issues could be solved immediately and that they would work on them as soon as possible.

 

She informed that the Zilla Panchayat had received a special fund of Rs 50 lakh under RDPR for tackling water issues; but though they had funds, they had no water resources. She added that measures would be taken to locate water resources.