Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 4 -- Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has announced that Rs. 500 crore from MDA will be utilised for integrated development of Greater Mysuru. Addressing reporters after the inaugural meeting on Greater Mysuru, the Minister said, MDA funds would be channelled towards holistic and sustainable growth. Mysuru, he noted, is blessed with a favourable climate, rich forest cover and abundant natural resources - yet, for the city to truly progress, its core infrastructure must be strengthened.

To steer Mysuru's long-term development, a new expert committee will be constituted to plan for the next 100 years. The panel will deliberate on strategies for comprehensive, multi-sectoral growth and prepare actionable plans f...