Covid-19: Karnataka govt issues revised circular on containment, buffer zones

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August 21, 2020

Bengaluru, Aug 20: The Karnataka government has notified a revised circular on notification and de-notification of containment and buffer zones in the state.

"In view of the evolving situation of COVID-19 in the state, there are a large number of cases reported in houses and apartments which are closely located. This has led to too many Containment Zones, thus making it difficult for authorities to conduct surveillance activities and ensure perimeter control. In this context, a revised circular is issued on notification and de-notification of containment and buffer zones," the government of Karnataka said.

"Containment Zone is a well-defined "area" around the residence of a COVID-19 positive person where the most intensive measures to prevent the spread of viral infection need to be implemented," the government added.

It further said, "If more number of cases are reported from an area, for operational purposes, the containment zones shall be bigger in size and cover the cluster of closely located COVID patients. The size and boundary shall be decided by - Mapping of cases and contacts, Geographical dispersion of cases and contacts, Area having a well-demarcated perimeter, Enforceability of perimeter control."

"The 'buffer zone' is defined as an area where new cases are more likely to appear. The buffer zone will be an area of 200 metres radius around the perimeter of the "Containment Area" in both urban and rural areas. Deputy Commissioner of the District /Commissioner-BBMP shall define the "Buffer Zone" as per the above criteria by identifying roads, drains, and parks or other features for clear geographical segregation," the government added.

With over 8,000 new cases reported on Thursday, Karnataka has a cumulative count of 2,49,590 COVID-19 cases, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The fatalities rose in the last few days and now stands at 4,327.

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Udupi’s Kamini Island set for eco-friendly development to boost tourism

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November 15,2024

Udupi: The Tourism Department is planning a major eco-friendly development initiative for Kamini Island, located near the Blue Flag-certified Padubidri End Point beach, aiming to attract more visitors while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Assistant Director Kumar CU emphasized that, given the island’s proximity to the Blue Flag beach, all development efforts will center around eco-friendly practices. “We are looking to enhance the Kamini River and the island’s surroundings by adding a hanging bridge, nature trails, and eco-friendly food courts offering traditional cuisine. Visitors will also be able to reach the island by pedal boats or kayaking,” he said.

The development project is estimated to cost between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. Meanwhile, the Blue Flag beach, Padubidri, continues to see a steady flow of visitors. Vijay Shetty, manager of the beach, shared that tenders for food courts and water sports have been awarded to private parties. Recently, three new coracles have been introduced, which are proving to be a hit with visitors. Additionally, three more shelters are expected to be ready by November 20.

Shetty mentioned that the beach can now accommodate between 2,500 and 3,000 visitors daily, although footfall remains lower than other district beaches due to user fees and activity restrictions. “Initially, most visitors were from Mangaluru, but now nearly 40% come from other districts, showing a shift in the visitor demographics,” Shetty noted.

To further boost tourism and promote a healthy lifestyle, a Beach Carnival is set to take place on November 23-24, featuring the National Sea Swimming Championship and a sea marathon in collaboration with the Padubidri JCI, which is celebrating its golden jubilee. Cultural events will be held at the main beach, with some sports events taking place at the Blue Flag beach. Emphasis will be placed on making all activities environmentally friendly.

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