Karwar-Mangalore Coastal Circuit Project on anvil : RV Deshpande

Karwar-Mangalore Coastal Circuit Project on anvil : RV Deshpande

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, July 29, 2013 : State Minister for Higher Education and Tourism RV Deshpande has said that  a Karwar-Mangalore Coastal Circuit Project  with a view to promote tourism in the coastal belt of the state, has been proposed. He said the proposal would be put forth before the Union Tourism Department.

 

The State Minister was speaking during his visit to the District Congress Office on July 28, Sunday. He said if the project was approved, then several basic infrastructural facilities would be developed  along  the coast from Karwar to Mangalore  to boost  coastal tourism. This would not only generate revenue but also employment opportunities, he said.

He said the Deputy Commissioners of DK, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts have already been instructed to prepare a comprehensive report after  holding talks with elected representatives, stake holders, CRZ officials and after identifying  tourism development spots. The report would be forwarded to the Union Tourism Minister, he informed.

The minister also stated that   the government has taken steps to pay the salary arrears accounting to Rs 58 crores  to guest lecturers.  The first installment of Rs 22 crores has been released  and the balance amount would be released after the budget session, he informed.

 KPCC Secretary Ivan D’Souza sought upgradation of NITK into an IIT and also to upgrade Mangalore University College.

JR Lobo, MLA, Congress leaders Ibrahim Kodijal, Vijaykumar Shetty, AC Bhandari, Suresh Ballal, Hilda Alva and others were present.