My Constituency, My People

V Somanna has been elected twice from Govindaraja Nagara constituency. He has made many useful contributions for the overall development of this constituency. The constituency is being modeled in the state. Govindarajanagara has attracted the attention of sophisticated infrastructure such as health, education, library, yoga, meditation, drinking water unit, road, footpath etc.

Govindaraj Nagar - Education
  • Nayandahalli Higher Primary School, Nayandahalli.
  • Garden Vilas Girls' Pre-University College, Nagarbhavi.
  • Primary School, Moodalapalya.
  • BBMP High School and Women's First Grade and Postgraduate College, Moodalapalya.
  • Manasanagar Government Primary School, Nagarbhavi.
  • Government Higher Urdu Primary School, Nagarbhavi.
  • Arudhatinagar Government School, Nagarbhavi.
  • E-Library and Study Centre, Moodalapalya.
  • Library and Study Centre, Maruti Mandir.
  • BBAP Higher Primary School GKW Layout.
  • Government Primary and High School Magadi Road, Dr. Rajkumar Ward.
  • Government First Grade College Magadi Road, Dr. Rajkumar Ward.
  • Government Urdu School, Govindarajanagar.
  • Timmenahalli Government School, Govindarajanagar.
  • Government School and Pre-University College, Agrahara Dasarahalli.
  • BBMP Pre-University College, Kaveripur.
  • Anganwadis.
Harbinger of hi-tech libraries, modern swimming pools and sophisticated stadiums

The high-tech library, ultra-modern swimming pool and sophisticated sports stadium in Hampi Nagar are a testimony to Somanna’s foresight and commitment to development.

V. Somanna’s Contribution to Hampinagar’s Modern Library

V. Somanna played a significant role in the development of a well-equipped, three-storey high-tech library in Hampinagar. Along with reference, book, internet and technical sections, he also encouraged the establishment of ‘Granthangana’, a dedicated space for cultural activities.

According to Dr. M. Byregowda’s recollection, the monthly programme ‘Thingala Onapu in the Palace of Reading’, initiated with Somanna’s encouragement, hosted hundreds of Sugama Sangeetha (light music) programmes in Hampinagar. Library officials also recall his significant contribution to the development of the digital library.

V. Somanna’s Contribution to Modern Libraries and Sports Infrastructure

V. Somanna played a key role in establishing Karnataka’s first digital library at Hampinagar, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar. Recognising the importance of libraries, he helped secure the necessary funding from the municipal corporation and supported the construction of a building equipped with modern facilities.

He also established a special library in Govindarajnagar for IAS and KAS aspirants. In addition, he contributed to the development of a modern swimming pool in Hampinagar and several sports grounds. These initiatives helped improve access to library, educational and sports facilities for the public.

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