'Organise flower show at Raja Seat in Jan'

Deputy Commissioner P I Sreevidya directed officials from Horticulture department to organise the flower and fruit show at Raja Seat in Madikeri in the first week of January.

Speaking at a meeting on the development of Raja Seat and Gadduge park on Monday, she said that flower show will be organised to attract tourists to the district. The repair of musical fountain and toy train at Raja Seat will also take place, at the earliest.

She said that staff should be deployed for the maintenance of Raja Seat and Gadduge, and emphasis should be laid on its cleanliness.

Stating that there are several parks in the district, she said she had been receiving complaints on lack of maintenance of parks. The parks should have enough lights and CCTV cameras must be installed, during the event.

Horticulture department Deputy Director Chandrashekar, Senior Assistant Director Devaki, CMC Commissioner M L Ramesh and others were present.