Karnataka plans country’s first marina at Byndoor: To promote coastal tourism in Karnataka, the Karnataka government will construct the country’s first Marina, or a boat basin with dockage, at Byndoor in Udupi district. The government will also seek permission from the Centre for the relaxation of coastal regulation zone (CRZ) to take up beach tourism in coastal areas and pilgrim tourism.
February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz
The government will collect and develop the history of tourism in the state by collecting the history of the greatest dynasties such as Ganga, Kadamba, Rashtrakoota, Chalukya, and Hoysala from the Department of Archaeology. This will not only help the development of tourism but also help people understand the rich history of the state.
According to the CM, the government proposed to build a corridor of ancient temples like Madhukeshwara in Banavasi and Dattatreya in Ganagapura and promote ‘Yatra tourism’. Instructions are given to develop the Benakal area. The development of the Anjanadri Betta is on. The government will develop the Benakal area while Anjanadri Hill is under development. There is also a plan to pay recognised tourist guides a monthly honorarium of Rs 5000. Karnataka is blessed with nature’s bounty. It has a 350-km coastal area, 10 different weather zones, 400-km of the Western Ghats, a rich biodiversity with sunshine for 300 days, and several rivers.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Karnataka Capital: Bengaluru (Executive Branch);
- Karnataka Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot;
- Karnataka Chief minister: Basavaraj Bommai
