Mangaluru
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated here at Nehru Maidan on Tuesday.
District in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao hoisted the National Flag. In his message, he said, Chief minister Siddaramaiah had announced five guarantees prior to the elections and has now allotted Rs 35,410 crore for the same. In the 14th budget, all sections of the society were considered and an equal budget was announced for all. Priority has been given to maintain law and order and control moral policing.
The government has also announced Karavali Guarantee as people in the district are dependent on fishing activities as there are more than 66,000 fishermen and women. Rs 4 lakh interest free loan will be provided for fishing community women. Rs 250 crore has been allotted for kerosene for fishing boats. A proposal has been submitted to distribute 2 lakh kilo litre from the earlier 1.50 lakh kilo litre. Rs 50,000 fund will be given to convert kerosene engine fishing boats to petrol diesel engine.
Sasihithlu beach will be converted into a surfing spot under PPP model and steps have been taken for the same. Beach tourism will be encouraged in both the coastal district. The new Deputy Commissioner office will be inaugurated this year. A mini airport will be developed at Dharmasthala which will help to boost industrial tourism.
Speaker UT Khader, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Veerendra Heggade, MLAs Vedavyas Kamath, Dr Bharath Y Shetty, Rajesh Naik, Harish Poonja, Umanath Kotian, Ashok Rai, Bhaghirathi Murulya, MLCs BM Farooq, SL Bojegowda, Manjunath Bhandary, Kota Srinivas Poojary and Prathap Simha Nayak, Mayor Jayanand Anchan, Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan, Police Commissioner Kuldeep R Jain, Superintendent of Police CB Rishyanth, ZP CEO Dr K Anand, MCC Commissioner CL Anand were present.
