‘Centre to sanction ₹880cr for DK’

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said that the Centre has agreed to sanction Rs 880 crore to undertake various development works under the Sagarmala project in Dakshina Kannada.
Projects related to ports, waterways, tourism and the fisheries sector will be taken up through the funds sanctioned by the Union ministry of ports shipping and waterways, Kateel said.
“I requested Sarbananda Sonowal, Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, to sanction various projects to be taken up under the Sagarmala project in Dakshina Kannada. A proposal for comprehensive development in the port, waterways, tourism and fisheries sector has been submitted to the ministry. The minister has responded positively to the demands, and the funds will be sanctioned for the proposals,” he said.
One of the proposals is the construction of a jetty and cargo as well as cruise terminal, exclusively to link Mangaluru with Lakshadweep, to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore. “A road stretch on the Old Mangaluru Port will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 98 crore under the project. A total Rs 30 crore has been earmarked for various development works on the Gurupur River stretch. A multipurpose harbour has been proposed under the project, and the same will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, Rs 10 crore each will be reserved for infrastructure development on Bengre Beach, and a floating jetty,” he said.
A waterway development project has been proposed on the banks of the Nethravati and Gurupur rivers, he said, adding that Rs 280 crore will be spent to implement the proposal.