Government aims to harness marine wealth through new biotechnology policy
Udupi district in-charge Minister Rizwan Arshad announced the establishment of a marine technology institute and increased college seats during celebrations.
Udupi district in-charge Minister Rizwan Arshad said on Sunday that the government has approved the Karnataka Marine Biotechnology Policy to harness the state's marine wealth. He made these remarks while delivering the Karnataka Rajyothsava speech during district-level celebrations in Udupi.
The Minister stated that the Karnataka Institute of Marine Technology and Blue Economy will be established at the Government Fisheries College in Mangaluru. He added that the number of seats at the college will increase from 60 to 200.
Arshad said plans are in place to develop a resort, amusement parks, and sports activities at Trasi and Maravanthe beaches using 7.07 acres of land. This project is expected to cost ₹48 crore to provide more tourism opportunities.
The Minister also launched the Gramanubhava programme, which aims to introduce urban students in classes 9 and 11 to rural life, including agriculture and animal husbandry. He described the initiative as a way to cover aspects like horticulture and art and culture.
During the event, Arshad officially declared Udupi as a fully literate district after it achieved a literacy rate of 95.53 per cent according to Central Government norms. The Minister flagged off a procession that proceeded to the District Mahatma Gandhi Stadium.
The celebrations were attended by MLA Yashpal A. Suvarna, Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa, and several other officials.