Rs 300 cr project to tackle coastal erosion: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Rs 300 cr project to tackle coastal erosion: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, July 30, 2025: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that, as per the Chief Minister’s directive, a scientific study will be conducted by an expert team to address the major issue of coastal erosion along the state’s coastline. Based on the findings, a project worth ₹300 crore will be implemented.

The minister, who visited Udupi district on Wednesday to review departmental progress, inspected the erosion-affected areas at Thottam in Mooluru village, Kapu taluk, and later spoke to reporters.

He stated that coastal erosion has been a recurring problem during every monsoon for the past 20–30 years. To find a permanent solution, experts from IIT Madras have already submitted a report, which estimates a cost of ₹15 crore for every 100 meters of coastline. This needs to be further reviewed, he said.

Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, deputy commissioners have been directed to submit proposals worth ₹100 crore each for the three coastal districts, amounting to a total of ₹300 crore.

Additionally, for addressing landslides in six coastal and Malnad districts during the monsoon, deputy commissioners have been instructed to draft a ₹500 crore plan focusing on permanent solutions like retaining walls.

Byre Gowda added that Udupi district has been asked to prepare proposals for ₹100 crore to combat coastal erosion and ₹50 crore to tackle landslides at the earliest.

Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K., Assistant Commissioner Rashmi, Kapu Tahsildar Pratibha, Vinay Kumar Sorake, Ashok Kumar Kodavoor, M.A. Gafoor, and other Congress leaders from the district were present during the visit.