Work on New DC Office For Dakshina Kannada Stays Incomplete: Fails to Keep Pace Due to Lack of Funds

The work on the new DC office for Dakshina Kannada, commenced in 2018. and as per the plan, the work should have been completed in August 2019.
However, the project has failed to keep pace due to lack of funds. Though the project will require additional funds of Rs 32 crore for completion, the state government has not earmarked funds for the same in the budget, despite making mention of it in the speech.

The initial estimated cost of the project was Rs 41 crore, but later it has been escalated to Rs 55 crore due to various factors. At present, the cost has again escalated, and Rs 32 crore may be required to complete the project. As per the plan, the new DC Office complex will house 38 departments, besides a DC court hall, DC’s chamber, a mini-conference hall, offices for the MP, district minister and a canteen. It will also have a parking facility to accommodate nearly 200 cars.