TOI had then contacted Khader if he had similar plans for Dakshina Kannada district. Khader, who termed the suggestion “a great idea”, had assured to look into the issue and hoped to replicate the idea after a discussion with officials. While the initiative in Bengaluru hasn’t seen the desired results, the effectiveness of the drive in the two coastal districts is yet to be seen.WhatsApp numbers of officialsMangaluru9448319640, 9448352324, 9483614354, 9448163789, 9886279916Puttur9886798162Bantwal9448844028Belthangady9448153223Sullia9448026644Subrahmanya9740332429Udupi9448428545, 9448624164, 9448020582Kundapur9900519359Karkala9916156425 The on ground work is scheduled to begin on July 23.Assuring people of a sure solution for potholes, Khader said the matter will be routed to senior officials in the PWD and other departments, if the public does not see a satisfactory solution from their primary point of contacts (see box). The ministers said officers will be held accountable for lapses, if any, in fixing the potholes.There are 112 in Dakshina Kannada and 119 in Udupi under the PWD.TOI suggestionDays after assuming charge last month, minister Parameshwara had launched the pothole drive in Bengaluru.
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