Pranab Mukherjee launches 'Karnataka MobileOne'; Governor hails CM

December 9, 2014

Bengaluru, Dec 8: Governor Vajubhai Vala on Monday praised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the skies stating that the latter had rendered great service to the people of the State by launching the mobile governance initiative œKarnataka MobileOne .

œIt is a great task which nobody has initiated in the past , Vala said referring to the chief minister as œSiddaramaiahji  at least seven to eight times during his speech at the launch event attended by President Pranab Mukherjee in Bengaluru.

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œIrrespective of which party is in power, it is important that the person in power brings governance closer to the people , he said.

Vala said Karnataka has great potential and Siddaramaiah has tapped it. The chief minister has given an opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their talent by launching the e-governance initiative, he said while congratulating Siddaramaiah.

The project brings information to the fingertips and empowers people, the Governor said giving full credit to the chief minister for initiating the programme.Bengaluru: Governor Vajubhai Vala on Monday praised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the skies stating that the latter had rendered great service to the people of the State by launching the mobile governance initiative œKarnataka Mobile-One .

œIt is a great task which nobody has initiated in the past , Vala said referring to the chief minister as œSiddaramaiahji  at least seven to eight times during his speech at the launch event attended by President Pranab Mukherjee in Bengaluru. œIrrespective of which party is in power, it is important that the person in power brings governance closer to the people , he said.

Vala said Karnataka has great potential and Siddaramaiah has tapped it. The chief minister has given an opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their talent by launching the e-governance initiative, he said while congratulating Siddaramaiah. The project brings information to the fingertips and empowers people, the Governor said giving full credit to the chief minister for initiating the programme.

Team hailed

Information Technology and e-governance department secretary Srivatsa Krishna made a presentation on the State government's mobile governance initiative œKarnataka Mobile One  at the launch of the project in?Bengaluru on Monday.

He thanked a whole lot of dignitaries on and off the dais during the vote of thanks. But he forgot to thank the first citizen of the country, Pranab Mukherjee, who launched the service.

Krishna, who thanked his team at the e-governance department who were part of the Mobile One project by naming them individually, forgot to thank President Pranab Mukherjee and Governor Vajubhai Vala present on the dais.

The first person that Krishna thanked was fellow IAS officer Gunjan Krishna (who happens to be his wife) whom he said was instrumental in giving a shape to the project, 13 months ago. She was earlier with the e-governance department. Krishna also thanked his mother at the end of his address.

Holograms

Holograms of Narendra Modi had become the best selling point for the BJP during the 2014 electioneering. And, at the launch of œKarnataka Mobile One , similar technology was used to impress the VIPs and audience. The 3-D hologram projection system had been installed on the dais.

As soon as the dignitaries arrived, the lights in the auditorium were dimmed and the audience were treated to a pre-recorded 3-D hologram of Siddaramaiah coming out of Vidhana Soudha, greeting the audience and giving a brief outline of the mobile governance initiative. Next, the hologram image projected President Pranab Mukherjee.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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