MCC Commissioner inspects roadwork

March 31, 2011

Mangalore, March 31: The Commissioner of Mangalore City Corporation K.N. Vijayaprakash on Wednesday inspected some roadworks taken up by the civic body under the first instalment of Rs. 100 crore special grant to it.

He inspected roads laid with interlocks and asphalted ones. The Commissioner inspected the works before finalising the bills of respective contractors. The Commissioner inspected the interlock works at Jeppupatna and behind Daivajna Kalyana Mantapa in Urwa long lane. The tar road works were inspected at Morgan's Gate, Subhash Nagara, Jeppu Bappal and Bejai Anegundi.

At Bejai Anegundi, he observed variation in the thickness of paver finished road and instructed engineers to correct it. The Commissioner said Gourimath Road in Court ward was in good condition and there was no need to take up paver finishing works on that road. He told the engineers that it would had been enough if they would had filled up potholes on the road. He told the engineers that there were some other bad roads in the city. The amount could had been used in developing them.

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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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