'Heli tourism to be promoted'

Speaking to presspersons here on Saturday, he said heli tourism will be developed in Udupi, Mangalore and Karwar. About 20 helicopters will be purchased.

He said the government had released a grant of Rs 5 crore for the development of Karwar beach in Uttar Kannada while Rs 85 lakh had been released for the development and upgradation of road between port town of Malpe and educational hub Manipal.

Besides this, Rs one crore will be released soon for the development of St Mary’s island near Malpe, which include development of a park and guest house, he added.