Will find out permanent solution to frequent sea erosion in Udupi district: Laxmi Hebbalkar

Udupi district in-charge Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Saturday said she will give priority to ensure permanent protection from the frequent sea erosion happening in the coastline of the district

Udupi district in-charge Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Saturday said she will give priority to ensure permanent protection from the frequent sea erosion happening in the coastline of the district.

Speaking to reporters after visiting Kadipatna sea erosion side at Padubidri in Udupi district, Ms. Hebbalkar said the permanent protection work would be undertaken in association with the Central government.

The Minister said though the monsoon arrived late in the district, seven people have died due to natural calamities so far. The government has paid ₹5 lakh compensation to the families of the victims.

Officials were directed to take all steps to ensure no untoward incidents happen due to calamities, she said.

Ms. Hebbalkar said officials were directed to release compensation immediately towards loss of human life, damage to houses, and death of cattle. She would get details about requirement of footbridges and vented dams and take necessary action.

Kaup MLA Suresh Shetty Gurme, Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao, and others were present.

Later, the Minister met the family members of Praveen Acharya, who died after coming under a huge tree in Belman on Thursday night, consoled them and handed over the cheque for ₹5 lakh.