Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta
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Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta met Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh urging to expedite approval processes for the establishment of Coast Guard Academy in Mangaluru.
During the meeting in New Delhi, the MP emphasised that the approval for setting up a world-class training institute for the Coast Guard along the coastal region was granted in 2017. About 159.03 acres of land in Kenjar have already been allocated by KIADB, and the land transfer process has been completed. Additionally, a detailed project report has been submitted to the Ministry of Defense. Capt Chowta requested the Defense Secretary to speed up the pending administrative approvals for the ambitious , which is of national importance.
Most of the administrative approval processes for the Coast Guard Academy in Mangaluru have been completed. The only remaining approval is Cabinet Committee on Security for the Rs 1,385 crore project. Capt Chowta urged that the final approval be granted at the earliest to enable the implementation of the Coast Guard Academy project.
Following the meeting, Capt Chowta expressed optimism, stating that the Defense Secretary responded positively to the request. He highlighted that the establishment of Coast Guard Academy in India, specifically in Mangaluru, is a matter of great pride. Once operational, the academy will provide training to young recruits from across the country who aspire to join the Coast Guard.
Currently, some advanced maritime rescue training programmes are conducted abroad. With the establishment of the Coast Guard Academy in Mangaluru, India will become self-reliant in maritime training, reducing dependency on foreign institutions. Furthermore, the initiative will enhance the security of the Arabian Sea and the coastal region, while also contributing significantly to the economic development of the coastal areas, he said.