Civil society demands alternative media'

March 17, 2011

Manipal, March 17: The present day civil society needs or demands alternative discourse or alternative media, opined Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Tamil Nadu, Professor BP Sanjay.

He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day national seminar on Media Conscience: Changes, Challenges & Chances, organized by Manipal Institute of Communication, here on Thursday.

“Everybody involved in or responsible for the recent scams and tapes the paid price. But did media paid the price. In fact media should have volunteered it”, he said.

Now the focus of media was not on developing ideologies but on spreading propaganda. Today the Media is working more in the favour of Marketing and many dimensions of media are changing rapidly today, he added.

“Media is not a monolithic enterprise, embedded in the activities of industries and the readers who combine to form a collective introspective. Hence there should be a balance in the wants of public, their needs and what the industry can give.” Prof Sanjay said.

“We say we have freedom of expression, little do we know news is still censored although in a different method”, he opined.

Honourary Director of MIC MV Kamath said, ``it is our responsibility to raise the reputation of Media as a reliable & remarkable Public Service”.

Chancellor of Manipal University Dr Ramdas Pai, Pro Chancellor Dr HS Ballal, Renowned Media Professionals-Alok Mehta, Gyani Shankaran, Mukesh Sharma, Manasi Kundan Vyas, Sandhya S Pai marked their Presence.

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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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