<p>There is a mixed reaction, from the districts of the Mysuru region, for the state budget, presented by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, on Monday.</p>.<p>The much-awaited Hassan airport is likely to take off, with the government allocating Rs 175 crore.</p>.<p>It may be mentioned that 543 acres of land was acquired decades ago and there were assurances of establishing an international-standard airport in Hassan. The airport in Hassan is the dream of JD(S) supremo and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda. Once the airport becomes operational, it will boost tourism activities in the Hassan district.</p>.<p>Besides the airport, there is a plan for a pilot training institute and a flight management centre. Deve Gowda had performed the groundbreaking ceremony in 2007. However, there was no progress after 2008.</p>.<p>However, the people of Hassan district, who were expecting a permanent solution for the wild animals' menace, schemes for coffee growers and the development of Channapattana lake are disappointed. The ‘Bear Sanctuary’ at Arsikere is also pending.</p>.<p>The budget has no major projects or funds for Mandya, disappointing the people, who hoped for a bonanza for the district, the native of the CM.</p>.<p>The CM had assured of developing KR Pet taluk, on the lines of Shikaripura, during the byelection and requested the people to give him a chance to develop the district. But, neither major projects nor funds are earmarked for agriculture, industries or tourism sectors, said farmer leaders.</p>.<p>Seats for postgraduate courses at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) are increased by 100. The current seats are 59. Rs 10 crore is allotted for the development of Sir M Visvesvaraya Stadium.</p>.<p>Besides, the CM has announced Rs 10 crore for ‘Natha Parampara Kendra’ proposed on the premises of Adichunchanagiri Mutt in Nagamangala taluk.</p>
<p>There is a mixed reaction, from the districts of the Mysuru region, for the state budget, presented by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, on Monday.</p>.<p>The much-awaited Hassan airport is likely to take off, with the government allocating Rs 175 crore.</p>.<p>It may be mentioned that 543 acres of land was acquired decades ago and there were assurances of establishing an international-standard airport in Hassan. The airport in Hassan is the dream of JD(S) supremo and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda. Once the airport becomes operational, it will boost tourism activities in the Hassan district.</p>.<p>Besides the airport, there is a plan for a pilot training institute and a flight management centre. Deve Gowda had performed the groundbreaking ceremony in 2007. However, there was no progress after 2008.</p>.<p>However, the people of Hassan district, who were expecting a permanent solution for the wild animals' menace, schemes for coffee growers and the development of Channapattana lake are disappointed. The ‘Bear Sanctuary’ at Arsikere is also pending.</p>.<p>The budget has no major projects or funds for Mandya, disappointing the people, who hoped for a bonanza for the district, the native of the CM.</p>.<p>The CM had assured of developing KR Pet taluk, on the lines of Shikaripura, during the byelection and requested the people to give him a chance to develop the district. But, neither major projects nor funds are earmarked for agriculture, industries or tourism sectors, said farmer leaders.</p>.<p>Seats for postgraduate courses at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) are increased by 100. The current seats are 59. Rs 10 crore is allotted for the development of Sir M Visvesvaraya Stadium.</p>.<p>Besides, the CM has announced Rs 10 crore for ‘Natha Parampara Kendra’ proposed on the premises of Adichunchanagiri Mutt in Nagamangala taluk.</p>