Funds barrier! Retaining walls on landslide-prone hillocks in the city have been hit by a funds crunch. After 32 deaths in landslides last year, the state government had planned to build safety walls in landslide-prone areas in the city, but the project is struggling for funds this year. Civic officials added that they are also facing other issues such as land ownership and encroachment.

“We started work at 25 such spots at a cost of Rs 71 crore last year and another Rs 112 crore was reserved for the project this year. However, the actual need is around Rs 250 crore,” said an officer from the Suburban Collector’s office.