The Karnataka government has passed an order for the approval to the Maski Nala irrigation project in Raichur district and to establish Maratha Development Authority (MDA), on Friday. The state government said it has accorded administrative sanction to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) with an estimated cost of Rs 52.54 crore as allotted in the year 2018 -19 for the remodelling of the left bank and right bank canals and their distributaries.

The sources in the irrigation department says the Maski Nala project was a long pending demand of people in the region, which finally got the government nod. INR 50 crore has been allocated to set up the MDA with a grant of Rs 50 crore.

In his order, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said, "In view of the substantial Maratha population in the state, a Maratha Development Authority will be established for their social, economic, academic and religious development and for this purpose an order has been issued earmarking Rs 50 crore with the consent of the Finance department". 

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