Housing scheme for endosulfan victims

naeem@coastaldigest.com (News Network)

February 14, 2012

Kasargod, February 14: The Thanal housing scheme for the victims of endosulfan was launched here on Monday. The scheme is being implemented by the Zilla Panchayat.

A demand draft for Rs.50 lakh to start the scheme works was handed over to 11 worst affected panchayats by P. Karunakaran, MP, at a function at the Collectorate on Monday.

While four grama panchayats will get Rs.3.75 lakh each, the seven others will get Rs.5 lakh each towards building houses under the scheme in the first phase, a release here said.

The total outlay of the Thanal Housing Scheme is Rs.1.10 crore and each beneficiary will get a house worth Rs.2.50 lakh.

The works are expected to be completed within a year, it said.

Addressing the function, Mr. Karunakaran said efforts should be given to free the district off the ill effects of endosulfan.

The MP promised funds from his local area development fund to the victims who were not enlisted in the housing scheme.

Zilla Panchayat president P.P. Shyamala Devi presided over the function.

K.Kunhiraman and N.A. Nellikunnu, MLAs, and Collector V.N. Jithendran and Sub-Collector P. Balkiran attended the function.

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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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