Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar admitted a glaring failure to leverage the state’s shoreline effectively during a coastal development conclave. He remarked that the state has not been able to make proper use of its 320-km coastal goldmine. From pristine beaches to deep-sea fishing grounds, the potential is staggering, yet infrastructure continues to lag. Shivakumar dissected systemic issues such as land acquisition snarls and ecological safeguards. He advocated for a model similar to Gujarat’s port-led growth. Stakeholders, including fishermen’s unions and the hospitality sector, have welcomed the admission, hoping it leads to the promised ‘Coastal Action Plan 2025’.
DK Shivakumar Flags Karnataka’s Coastal Development Shortfall
India
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