MSEZ's pipeline sparks protest

December 8, 2011

Mangalore, December 8: Dakshina Kannada District Congress staged a protest at Jappinamogaru on Wednesday against the controversial waste disposal pipeline assembled by Mangalore Special Economic Zone Nethravati river.

The protesters condemned the district administration for its silence on the ongoing work and demanded to stop it immediately as it is affecting fishery and sand mining.

Addressing the protesters at the riverbank, KPCC secretary Ivan D'Souza expressed his apprehension that, something is 'wrong' with this project.

“The district administration says that it never gave permission to Mangalore SEZ Limited to lay the pipeline. Mangalore City Corporation has no clue on the same. The MCC also wrote a letter to Deputy Commissioner, but the DC has no answer. Forest, Environment and Ecological department too did not give permission. District- in- charge Minister didn't spoke a word on the issue. And the list continues,” he wondered.

Jappinamogaru Corporator Nagendra Kumar too flayed the Deputy Commissioner. Despite knowing the issue, the Deputy Commissioner did not take any action against the project.

“If people take law into their hand, the district administration will have to carry out its responsibility,” he warned.

Meanwhile, Mogaveera community leader Devappa Putran said that this project is going on for the last nine months and there was no one to support the fishermen. He appealed the people not to politicise the issue.

District Youth Congress President Mithun, Corporater Appi and others were present.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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