Karnataka CM Shivakumar Visits Mangaluru Fishing Harbour, Hears Out Fishermen’s Demands
Shivakumar said the state will expand maritime education seats from 40 to 200 and launch a new master plan for coastal projects.
- On Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made a surprise early morning visit to the Mangaluru Fisheries Harbour, accompanied by Minister UT Khader to inspect port facilities and interact with fishermen.
- The Karnataka Cabinet held its first-ever meeting in Mangaluru, where Shivakumar emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the coastal economy through better infrastructure and stronger livelihoods for the region.
- Shivakumar announced plans to expand maritime education by increasing student capacity from 40 or 50 seats to 200 seats, alongside a new master plan for a university focused on sea and water-related education.
- Regarding cultural preservation, Shivakumar stated the government must respect the Tulu language's pride and heritage. The government also plans to launch a sea metro to improve passenger and goods transportation.
- Initiatives to foster a maritime and fishing industry ecosystem reflect Karnataka's commitment to sustaining the region's generations-old relationship with the sea and building greater prosperity for coastal communities.
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DK Shivakumar makes surprise visit to Mangaluru fishing harbour
Mangaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, September 19, made a surprise early-morning inspection of the Mangaluru fishing harbour and the estuary, arriving around 6 am along with Minister UT Khader and senior officials. He travelled by boat to the sea mouth and inspected the location where a boat had recently sunk amid heavy silt … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stori…
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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday made a surprise early morning visit to the Mangaluru fishing harbour, inspected the port facilities and interacted with fishermen and traders to understand their concerns.
CM seeks report after fishing activity halted during his Mangaluru harbour visit
Mangaluru, Sept 19: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the reported suspension of fishing and trading activities at the Mangaluru fishing harbour ahead of his surprise visit, expressing displeasure over the disruption and directing the Deputy Commissioner and Police Commissioner to submit a report. Shivakumar visited the Old Port fishing
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