Govt targets coastline tourism

BANGALORE: Karnataka is seeking changes in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms as part of its endeavour to develop tourism along its 320-km coastline in the state.
The state cabinet on Thursday decided to approach the Union ministry of environment and forests seeking approval for conversion of areas falling under the CRZ-3 into CRZ-2 along the coastline.
By converting the areas falling under CRZ-3 into CRZ-2, Acharya said the government plans to take up development of tourism infrastructure and allow construction of houses for fishermen.
10 NEW COLLEGES
The cabinet on Thursday approved opening of six private nursing colleges, one government nursing college and three para-medical colleges in the state. The private nursing colleges, with an intake of 40 seats each, will be opened in Bangalore, Hassan, Belgaum, Hospet, Bellary and Gulbarga.