Moodubelle, 26 March 2012: The de-silting project of the picturesque Kattingeri lake near Shri Brahmalingeshwara Temple was inaugurated by the traditional ‘Guddalipuje’ on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 4 pm. Lalaji R. Mendon, the MLA of the Kaup Constituency launched the de-silting project with ‘Guddalipuje’.
The ‘Guddalipuje’ programme was attended by Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Devdas Hebbar, President of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat, Mrs. Jacinta Aranha, President of Belle Grama Panchayayt and other members of the Grama Panchayat.
Devdas Hebbar compeered the programme and also welcomed the guests.
The de-silting project with 31 lakhs budget will be of great help to the people in general and farmers of the region as it will help in deepening the lake which will hold more water. The conserved water can be used for irrigation purpose and will also augment drinking water.