Mangalore: Old problems still persisting in city, can't compare to Mysore: DC

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MD)

Mangalore, Jan 11: "The problems which existed in the city a year ago are still persisting and no one has take steps to resolve them," said deputy commissioner A B Ibrahim said.

He was speaking at interactive meeting organized by Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at the KCCI hall here on Saturday, January 11.

"I cannot compare Mysore city with Mangalore, because Mysore is developed and it is at the top, but if we look at Mangalore, it's problems are the same as 15 years ago," he said.

"People of Mangalore are concerned only about themselves. They are not worried about city. We require support and co-operation from the people to develop Mangalore," he added.

On the condition of Kadri Park, he lamented, "From last 65 years, the park has not been repaired and it is still under construction."

Regarding the proposed high speed rail link between Konaje and Manipal, he said, "The project will happen very soon. It will benefit more than 10,000 students who commute between the educational and IT hubs at Deralakatte and the city. It will connect Deralakatte to Udupi through Mangalore city, which will greatly help in reducing the traffic on this route and reduce the time for commuting, thus helping in the overall development of D K district, as eventually Mangalore and Udupi cities will merge due to their expansion."

"Roads in Mangalore are concreted but footpaths for pedestrains are not many, because Mangalore is developing and branded cars are being imported here, which require wide roads. We are working on this issue and very soon we will clear all the obstacles," he said.

Speaking on sports development in city, he said, "Athletes in Mangalore are reducing day by day in number, and if we look at international sports meets, we do not have a single person representinng our country from Mangalore. For this allocation of land and good equipment are the needs of the hour, which will give a tremendous boost to sports.

"The Nehru Maidan ground was used for playing football but now it is being used for other purposes like public and political rallies. This will be restricted very soon and we are working on it," he added.

"From past eight to nine months, vacant posts in police, judiciary and education department have not been filled up. We have set up a committee to make new appointments," he said.

KCCI president Mohammed Ameen submitted a memorandum to A B Ibrahim regarding various issues pertaining to the city. In response, Ibrahim said, "Decision on the Netravati river diversion project is for ministers to make. Large number of people must join hands and protest if they want the project to be dropped."

Mohammed Ameen welcomed the guest and felicitated the deputy commissioner on the occasion.

Nigam B Vasani, vice-president at KCCI and former KCCI presidents, Latha R Kini, Muralidhar Ramani, T Subbaya Shetty and others were present.