Karnataka Budget 2024: Water Metro service along the Gurupura and Netravati rivers to come up in Mangaluru

Taking a leaf out of the water metro service in Kochi, Karnataka is now eyeing a similar initiative for the coastal city of Mangaluru. In the Karnataka Budget 2024 presented today, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said there are plans to introduce a Water Metro service along the Gurupura and Netravati rivers in Mangaluru.

Here are some key aspects of the budget. 

1. Water-metro services will be established in the Gurupura and Netravati rivers along Mangaluru. 
2. Rs 1600 crore has been allocated for the development of airports 
3. 100 acres in the Kalaburagi district will be dedicated for a mega textile park. This will result in direct employment of 1 lakh people and indirect employment of 2 lakh people
4. The “Amrutha Swabhimani Kurigaahi Yojana” will help more than 10,000 shepherds as the government will aid in the procurement of loans for up to 6% of the cost.  
5. Rs 3000 crore has been allocated for various schemes aimed for the assistance of fishermen. 16 aquaculture centres will be established across Karnataka.