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Karnataka Cabinet approves coastal development package
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₹32,611 crore for three districts: the Karnataka coastal package every State affairs answer needs
Karnataka approved a large development package for the integrated growth of its three coastal districts.
Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Karnataka Cabinet approved a comprehensive development package worth about ₹32,611 crore for the coastal region, covering infrastructure, tourism, ports and road connectivity.
The package is aimed at the integrated development of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ਮੁੱਖ ਤੱਥ
Remember these
- Karnataka Cabinet approved a coastal development package worth about ₹32,611 crore
- The package covers infrastructure, tourism, ports and road connectivity
- It targets integrated development of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts
- These three districts form Karnataka's coastal region along the Arabian Sea
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼ · ਮੇਨਜ਼
How the exam will ask it
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- The Karnataka Cabinet approved a development package worth about ₹32,611 crore for the coastal region.
- The package covers Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts.
- Its focus areas include infrastructure, tourism, ports and road connectivity.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
Relevant to GS Paper 3 (infrastructure and regional development) with a State affairs dimension. Issue: coastal Karnataka's infrastructure and connectivity gaps versus its economic potential in ports and tourism; provision: a ₹32,611 crore integrated package spanning roads, ports and tourism; implication: balanced regional development and possible ecological/coastal-zone management concerns; way forward: ensuring sustainable, coordinated implementation across the three districts.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The recently approved Karnataka coastal development package primarily covers which three coastal districts of the State?
- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru
- Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga
- Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Uttara Kannada
- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada
ਜਵਾਬ ਵੇਖੋ
ਜਵਾਬ: D — Karnataka's coastal development package targets the integrated development of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts.
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