Natural resources are guiding factors in development: Lobo

MLA lays stress on growth of fisheries and tourism in DK

 Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo said industries should be set up based on the climatic and geographical conditions of a particular region to ensure that there is no negative environmental impact.

He was speaking at a national seminar on ‘Inclusive Green Growth, Institutional Innovations, Environmental Policy and Implications for Employment General for Employment Generation with Special Reference to Dakshina Kannada,’ organised by Besant Evening College and NITK at NITK campus in Surathkal on Friday.

Lobo said two basic questions need to be asked in the present context are 'development of what?’ and ‘development for whom?'.

He said in all aspects, man is the ultimate beneficiary and all development programmes are for the welfare of human beings. Natural resources become the guiding factors in the course of development. However, development should always go hand in hand with the geographical conditions, climate and availability of natural resources. These factors should be kept in mind while deciding the nature of industries to be set up in a particular region, the MLA observed.

He said Dakshina Kannada is known for its beaches and is favourable for fisheries and tourism. Hence, the industries in this region should be compliment the growth of  fisheries and toursim. Development should be emerge from inherent factors of a region. Forceful implications of outside factors may not be suitable for the development, he remarked.

Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim said Dakshina Kannada is in the list of 15 top districts in India which have achieved excellence in health and education sectors.

He said the problems of the district are different from that of other districts. With growing needs, it is essential to create best infrastructure and also develop skills. Industrial growth is needed to achieve this goal. But various hurdles come in the way, the deputy commissioner observed.

He called upon institutions to join hands with local bodies to achieve sustainable growth.
Women’s National Education Society Vice President Shyam Sundar Kamath, who was the guest of honour at the inaugural session, carbon emissions have increased significantly with roads flooding with vehicles and increased use of diesel generators. Industries have become part and parcel of the day. But there is a need to strike a balance between ecology and development, Kamath said.

NITK Director Dr M B Sai-dutta presided over the inaugural programme.
He saw a need for definitive ideas for a better future.

Pollution Control Board Environment Officer Rajshekhar Puranik, NITK Chemical Engineering Department Professor Dr G Srinikethan and Besant Evening College Principal Dr Carmelita Goveas were present in the seminar.