Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 6: Hon’ble minister for energy and tourism, Government of Karnataka, K J George, visited the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) today and reviewed various operational, infrastructural and tourism-related aspects of the Port.

K J George was welcomed by S Shanthi, deputy chairperson, NMPA, along with senior officers of the Port. During the visit, the Hon’ble minister toured the Port’s operational areas to gain a first-hand understanding of the Port’s functioning, cargo handling operations and infrastructure. He also visited the cruise terminal and was briefed on the facilities and arrangements supporting cruise tourism through the Port.

The minister subsequently held a brief meeting with the port management, during which various matters relating to the Port’s operations, infrastructure and its role in supporting the region’s economy and tourism were discussed.

The Hon’ble minister was accompanied by Dr Ramprasath Manohar, IAS, secretary to tourism, Government of Karnataka; Darshan H V, IAS, deputy commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District; Ivan D’Souza, Member of Legislative Council; M A Gafoor, chairman, Karavali Development Board, Mangaluru; and former MLA J R Lobo, along with senior officers of the department of tourism and various state government bodies.