Call to propose innovative ideas for development in Kozhikode

The District Development Committee has asked heads of various government departments to come up with innovative ideas and new project proposals aimed at ensuring greater public benefit from development activities.

The direction was issued at a meeting of the committee chaired by District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty at the collectorate here on Saturday. The Collector asked officials to prepare and submit practical projects that could be implemented in coordination with different departments without delay.

Parakkal Abdulla, MLA, raised concerns over the delay in completing the Perincherikkadavu regulator-cum-bridge, the construction of which began in 2020. He said the delay was allowing saline water to enter nearby areas and could affect drinking water supply in the Vadakara region. He also sought steps to expedite the construction of the Lokanarkavu museum and the Kuttiady bypass.