Udupi: Minister Angara instructs DC to prepare detailed report on sea erosion severity


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Jul 6: District in-charge minister S Angara instructed the deputy commissioner (DC) to prepare a detailed report on the severity of sea erosion that was reported from some parts of Byndoor, Kundapura and Kaup.

Addressing a press conference after the review meeting on natural disaster at the zilla panchayat meeting hall at the DC office here on Wednesday, July 6, he said, “We have directed the government officials to take action. I have visited some parts of Karwar, Bhatkal and Kumta. The biggest problem is sea erosion. We have instructed the deputy commissioners of Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru to prepare a report on natural disaster and preventive measures to be taken.

“I had visited the chief minister (CM) just four days ago to apprise him about the matter. I have impressed upon him to take up emergency works in the matter and chief minister has directed officials of my department to send him a report for quick action. We have asked for a detailed report from the deputy commissioner from Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Karwar to release funds,” he said.

The district in-charge minister said chief minister Bommai had also shared his views on finding a permanent solution (technology) to prevent sea erosion.

Angara said that ‘sea wave breakers’ have been installed at Nellikunu in Kasargod, which is the first-of-its-kind to be implemented by UK Yusuf. “I brought him to Battampady in Ullal. The estimation of the project is Rs 25 crore per km. CM Bommai has also instructed the CEO of the zilla panchayat to collect opinion from the experts to study its feasibility. The ‘duck foot’ project is under construction at Maravanthe beach. The CM has promised to release more funds for these projects which will provide a permanent solution to sea erosion,” he said.

Minister Angara said that he came to know that the public is facing problems due to the pathetic condition and the unscientific state of existence of national highway. “The concerned authority was absent today. I have instructed DC to prepare a note on NHAI and submit it to the chief secretary of Karnataka. We know how we can make them attend meetings and we will do it. We have taken this up seriously. Necessary action will be taken against Navayuga,” he said.

M Kurma Rao, deputy commissioner, Raghupati Bhat, MLA, Udupi, Sukumar Shetty, MLA Byndoor, and Prasanna, CEO of zilla panchayat were present.

 

 

  

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 07 2022

    While evaluating repair work don't include 40 - 50% commission and also give importance to quality of work.

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  • J.F.D Souza, Attavar, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 07 2022

    It is not known how many times the Ministers, MPs MLAs and other politicians including Officers inspected? visited sea erosion places that occurred during rainy season and promised to grant funds to this project. But as soon as they return they forget to fulfill their promise/words. Then next year the same process repeats without and positive results. Crores of rupees were spent in Mangalore coastal region for dumping boulders along seashore but the sea swallowed everything and the sea e4rosion still persists. Better the Govt allot funds to solve this problem by taking up Kerala method instead of dragging the issue unnecessarily.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Jul 07 2022

    minister asks to prepare report on the severity now...he will give reports when monsoon ends...before next monsoon this govt will be gone...again the same saga will continue...really mockey of demo crazy....

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  • Viraj, Udupi / Oman

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    Mr. Angara could you please find some time and inspect the road condition in Balaji Layout Kannarpady Udupi after the St. Mary English Medium school cross. I am residing there since 2003 and not once was the road works made where I stay. Please check with ur nominated MLA as to why this step motherly treatment.

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