Sun Sep 14 15:34:45 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

This text consists of two distinct parts. The first section is a listing of various newsletters and features published by The Hindu newspaper, covering topics ranging from world affairs and cinema to technology, science, data analysis, health, and books. The second section reports on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s announcement of ₹2,000 crore in grants for the development of the Mandya district in Karnataka. He made the announcement at the Gaganachukki Jalapathothsava 2025. He emphasized the importance of Mandya and Bangalore South as agriculture-intensive districts and pledged further investment in irrigation projects. He also addressed a request for bridge development and suggested a collaboration between tourism and education departments to promote tours to the Shivanasamudra hydro-electric station.

**News Article:**

**Mandya District to Receive ₹2,000 Crore Development Boost**

**MYSURU, Sept. 14, 2025** – The Mandya district of Karnataka is set to receive a significant boost with the State government allocating ₹2,000 crore for developmental projects, announced Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday. The announcement was made during the valedictory function of the Gaganachukki Jalapathothsava 2025 in Malavalli taluk.

Shivakumar emphasized that these grants are in addition to the ongoing implementation of the five guarantee schemes across the state. He highlighted the agricultural importance of Mandya and Bengaluru South districts, stating, “Mandya and Bengaluru South districts were agriculture-intensive districts dominated by farmers and the two districts were like his two eyes. More grants have been given for development of canals and irrigation projects.”

Responding to a request from Malavalli MLA P.M. Narendraswamy regarding the development of a bridge in the Bluff area, Shivakumar assured that he would consult with relevant departmental officials to reach a suitable decision.

The Deputy Chief Minister also drew attention to the historical significance of the Shivanasamudra hydro-electric station, Asia’s first such power plant. He suggested a collaborative effort between the Tourism and Education departments to organize educational tours for students to the facility.

Minister in charge of Mandya district N. Cheluvarayaswamy and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Chairman P.M. Narendraswamy were also present at the event. The allocation is expected to significantly improve infrastructure and irrigation in the region, benefiting local farmers and residents.

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