MLA K Vasanth Bangera said a total of 500 fresh applications have been received seeking compensation for the reported effects of endosulfan.
Talking to reporters after receiving applications from the members of the public at Kokkada near here on Sunday, he said deserving people can still apply for the compensation.
Residents of Sajipapadu have demanded blanket ban on sand mining in Dakshina Kannada district and have urged various organisations to join hands in the fight against sand mining being waged by the residents of Sajipapadu.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday announced that all those suffering from diseases caused by the endosulfan pesticide in two taluks in Dakshina Kannada would get a compensation of Rs 50,000 each.
This report is an attempt to consolidate the concerted resistance of the people of the state of Karnataka to the existing development paradigm of the country which in the guise of rapid industrialization and export promotion has completely circumvented people from the process.
Dakshina Kannada district administration has called upon the district to come forward and contribute towards relief fund for the cause of flood affected areas.
Dakshina Kannada district has registered progress at laudable pace in registration and job card distribution in a span of 3 months, under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), proving all initial speculations and predictions that the scheme will not succeed in the district.
''Dumping of waste by Sullia TMC at Peraje on the border of Kodagu district is not a correct move. The issue of waste disposal should be settled amicably by the Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu district administration and Sullia TMC,'' said Assembly Deputy Speaker K G Bopaiah.
