Concept plan ready for surfing destination in Mangaluru

The Dakshina Kannada district administration has submitted a concept plan to the Karnataka Tourism Department to develop Sasihithlu beach in Mangaluru as a surfing destination.

This was revealed at the tri-monthly meeting of the Karnataka Development Programme, chaired by Ramanatha Rai, Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada district.

KG Jagadeesha, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, informed the meeting that the concept plan was submitted to the Karnataka Tourism Department in March. Estimates have been submitted to the department for the development of infrastructure at Sasihithlu beach. Steps will be initiated for the development of the beach after getting the final approval from the department.

Surfing event

The Karnataka Tourism Department, in association with the Surfing Federation of India and Mantra Surf Club of Mangaluru, had conducted ‘Indian Open of Surfing’ at Sasihithlu Beach from May 27-29 this year.

Speaking at the inauguration of the event, Naveen Raj Singh, Secretary of the Karnataka Tourism Department, had stated that the government wants to promote Sasihithlu beach as an international surfing destination. He had also said the government would make arrangements to host World Surfing League at Sasihithlu beach in May next year.

Beach development

Jagadeesha said that proposals have also been submitted to the department for the development of beaches at Talapady, Someshwara, Ullal and Surathkal in the district at a cost of ₹10.86 crore. These works will be taken up under the Karnataka government’s plans to develop coastal tourism circuit in the state.

Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/concept-plan-ready-for-surfing-destination-in-mangaluru/article9766102.ece