'Rs 40 lakh for ropeway bridge at Sulthan Bathery soon'

Speaking at a meeting held under the presidentship of Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation (KSIIDC) Chairman Yogish Bhat, he said the proposed project is worth Rs 5 crore. In the first phase of the project, Rs 40 lakh will be released immediately.

It was decided to earmark 150 acre land for the proposed marine aquarium and a golf court at Thannirbhavi. It was decided to implement the project on PPP model and invite for tender within next four months. The meet also discussed on the development of Kadri park.

For the promotion of tourism, grants have been released to the district. They include Rs 51,03,885 for the development of Panambur beach; Rs 22.42 lakh for the development of Thannirbhavi beach, Rs 22.42 lakh for the development of Panambur beach and landscaping and other works; Rs 22.42 lakh for the development of Ullal beach; Rs 20 lakh for the development of Karinjeshwara kshethra in Bantwal; Rs 10 lakh to provide facilities at Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple; Rs 23.50 lakh for the helipad at Dharmasthala; Rs 4 lakh for the development of Kadalakere Pakshidhama in Moodbidri; Rs 4 lakh to provide basic facilities at Jamalabad fort. The meet was attended by Coastal Development Authority Chairman Nagaraj Shetty, KSIIDC President Muniyappa and Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj among others.