Despite criticisms from various quarters that the Budget presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal failed to address concerns of marginalised segments, some of the key development projects earlier proposed by the people’s representatives and the heads of various government departments from Kozhikode have won a fair budgetary allocation.
The proposed Tiger safari park at Chakkittappara is expected to be a reality soon in about 120 hectares of land as Mr. Balagopal mentioned it as one of the ambitious tourism projects of the government. Though there is no clarity yet about the allocation of funds, the Finance Minister’s address has made it clear that it will be developed into a tourism destination with government support and funding.
The proposal for the metro rail service has also got a deserving mention in the Budget for speedy implementation. The Budget declaration comes at a time when two corridors, one between West Hill and Ramanattukara and another between the Kozhikode beach and Government Medical College Hospital are being considered in the first phase for proposed service included under the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the city.
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