Hubballi's KHB Colony faces amenity challenges

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) colony in Amargol Phase 2, situated near Nava Nagar, grapples with numerous challenges. Falling under Ward 22, the area suffers from inadequate infrastructure, including substandard roads, an inefficient drainage system, and a lack of basic amenities such as a water supply. KHB Phase 2 has assigned 1,300 plots, out of which more than 500 houses have been constructed on a sprawling 106-acre land. Unfortunately, residents endure the consequences of housing board officials' negligence in fulfilling their responsibility to provide essential services.

Primarily, the scarcity of safe drinking water persists as a major concern. Despite the demands made by the residents to the authorities, including the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, no satisfactory answers or actions have been received thus far. Expressing his grievances, Mruthunajay Matti, the secretary of KHB colony Amargol Phase 2 Hitaabhivrudhi Sangha, stated that KHB colony Phase 2 is located in proximity to Navanagar, approximately 10 km from the city centre. Plots were allocated in 2000, and over the years, around 500 houses have been constructed. Approximately 2,000 individuals inhabit this area. Despite the numerous pleas made by the local residents to the HDMC, their efforts have yielded no fruitful outcomes.

Resident Basavaraj Jamboti voiced his concerns, highlighting the unsanitary conditions resulting from haphazard waste disposal in the area. The proliferation of mosquitoes and insects has become a grave issue, and unwanted vegetation has transformed into overgrown thickets. Additionally, the colony roads have suffered damage due to heavy rainfall. Furthermore, the absence of adequate lighting along the roads coupled with the presence of poisonous snakes instils fear among the residents at night. The collection of plot maintenance fees by the KHB raises questions regarding their utilization. Basavaraj Jamboti demanded that the authorities transfer the colony to the HDMC.

Corporator Manjunath Burli, representing HDMC Ward No. 23, acknowledged the delayed development work due to the non-transfer of the KHB colony to the HDMC. Until the handover takes place, he urged the KHB to ensure the provision of all essential facilities to the colony.

Established in 1962 as a successor to the Mysore Housing Board, the KHB aims to address housing needs in Karnataka. Its primary goal is to offer affordable housing options and enhance the quality of life for the residents of the state. The KHB undertakes the development of residential and commercial properties throughout Karnataka, providing modern amenities and promoting eco-friendly surroundings. By focusing on creating better infrastructure and urbanizing areas, the board strives to ensure a high standard of living for the people of Karnataka while making housing structures accessible and affordable.

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