Execute sea erosion prevention works on priority basis, Karnataka Minister tells officials
The Hindu
They apply to the three coastal districts of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada
Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Waterways S. Angara on Tuesday directed officials to execute sea erosion protection wall works on scientific basis and complete the same on priority basis in three coastal districts of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada. He was chairing a meeting to review progress of works in the department as well as that of ports development committee. Mr. Angara said the Karnataka government has released ₹35 crore to undertake works to prevent sea erosion in the three coastal districts. Also, the Chief Minister has approved a proposal for ₹70 crore as additional grants to continue work on the existing sea protection wall.More Related News