Addressing media persons at a news conference in Mangalore on Saturday, Mr. Chinchanasur said that a decision with regard to setting aside Rs.50 crore for sea erosion related problems has already been taken at cabinet meeting on state budget chaired by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah.
When asked about the ADB aided artificial reef project for a permanent solution for the sea erosion problem, R Mohan, Director, Department of Port and Inland Transport told the minister and media persons that tender has been awarded to RDS Project Ltd, Cochin, for setting up of off-shore reefs of 600 mts and 4 in-shore burms.
“The site hand over has already been made to the company to start in-shore berm work. The plan at Ullal also includes alteration of breakwater and its rehabilitation besides beach nourishment. Of the 126 million, which is the total cost of the project, 48.54 million is being spent on the first phase of work at Kotepura and Ullal”, Mr. Mohan said.
Responding to a query on the extension of the third phase of Mangalore fishing harbour, the officials said that 424 metres of diaphragm wall has already been completed. The total cost of the project is Rs.57.6 crores, covering a total length of 1081 metres. Setting up of an auction hall, net mending shed, rest shed for fishermen, gear shed, boat repair yard, bridge connecting phase 2 and 3 of the harbour, road and restaurant are also covered under the project.
On a query on the setting up of Maritime Board for Mangalore, the officials said that the proposal has been sent by the state government to the centre, and is pending for approval before the President.
International Textile Park at Yadgir
The Minister told media persons that a textile park of international standards has been okayed by the cabinet in the budget meeting.
“It will be a Rs. 10,000 crore project. The area has two rivers in Hima and Krishna and possesses railway line. After discussing pros and cons, the Chief Minister has taken this decision”, Mr. Chinchanasur said.
When asked about the initial plan of setting up the textile park at Doddaballapur, Mr. Chinchanasur said that the shift has been made to Yadgir keeping development of the backward district in mind.
“The Nanjuddappa report and the struggle that ensued in getting the Article 371-J of the Constitution implemented for Yadgir, has helped us get that status. As per the report, it was decided that Hyderabad-Karnataka region will be given preference. Raichur is a rich producer of cotton. Besides, the move will generate employment for people of not just Hyderabad-Karnataka region but Bombay-Karnataka region as well”, he said.
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