Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Nov 16: “Those who have taken up the responsibility of Malpe beach should provide maximum priority to the safety of the tourists here and St Mary’s island. A Special SOP should be formed,” said deputy commissioner Kurma Rao M.

He was speaking at the DC's office presiding over the Malpe Development Committee meeting.

“All the safety precautions should be taken in the boats running from Malpe beach to the island. Passengers should be asked to wear life jackets. Fines will be levied on those who ferry passengers without life jackets. The food safety officials, municipal council and police department should conduct inspection of unauthorised petty shops ensuring that the food is unadulterated and submit a report,” he said.

“A committee similar to the Malpe Development Authority should be formed to increase tourists at Padukere. A master plan in this connection should be prepared,” said MLA Raghupathi Bhat.

Municipal council president Sumitra Nayak, standing committee president Balakrishna Shetty, Fisheries Federation president Yashpal Suvarna, district panchayat chief executive officer Prasanna, Udaya Kumar Shetty, tourism department assistant director in-charge Guruprasad, officers of various departments, municipal councillors of Malpe, tenderers of Malpe beach, Bhajana mandali representatives and others were present.