Information About

Krishnarajendra Wodeyar





IRRIGATION PROJECTS

During his reign Krishnarajendra sagar Dam was built on the Kaveri river in the districts of Mandya and Mysore . The Chamrajsagar dam was constructed in Thippegondanahalli that supplies drinking water to Bangalore . Apart from this the Vanivilas sagar dam was built in Chitradurga


CONTRIBUTION TO HEALTHCARE

He founded Victoria Hospital (Bangalore Medical College) , Vanivilas Women And Childrens Hospital and Minto Eye Hospital in Bangalore. He is regarded as the founding father of Mysore Medical College in Mysore .Under his rule a modern health system was designed for Msore state.