Mangaluru ranked 20th in Ease of Living Index under ‘less than million category’

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March 4, 2021

Mangaluru, Mar 4: With a score of 53.95, Karnataka’s coastal city of Mangaluru was placed in 20th position in ‘Less Than Million category’ of Ease of Living Index (EoLI) 2020.

Mangaluru by scoring 38.16 had secured 42nd position in the ‘Less Than Million category’ in the Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2020, according to the results of second edition of EoLI and MPI, made public by Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Thursday.

In the previous survey held in 2017, Mangaluru was placed in 41st position in the Ease of Living Index.

In Less Than Million category, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has emerged as the leader in Municipal Corporation Index, with a score of 52.92 and Shimla for grabbing first rank in the ‘Less Than Million category’ for the Ease of Living Index.

According to sources in Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL), EoLI is an assessment tool that evaluates the quality of life and the impact of various initiatives for urban development.

It provides a comprehensive understanding of cities based on services available, administration efficiency, and other conditions.

The MPI was launched to examine local government practice in municipalities across areas of services, finance, and governance. The Citizen Perception Survey (CPS) was undertaken to help validate citizens’ experience of their cities in terms of service delivery.

The assessment was conducted from January 16, 2020 to March 20, 2020. A total of 32.2 lakh citizens from 111 cities had participated in the survey. In the MPI, Mangaluru was ranked lower than Tumkur (43.95), Shivamogga (40.39) and Belagavi (40.39).

Mayor Premananda Shetty said Mangaluru’s ranking would have been better if more citizens had participated in the survey.

MESCOM Managing Director and In-charge Managing Director of MSCL Prashanth K Mishra hoped that the High Court would lift the stay on ongoing 34 projects at the earliest.

Mishra recollected that in the previous hearing, they had informed the court that they were strictly adhering to standard operation procedures in handling Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste.

Shetty said council in previous meeting had approved dumping of C&D waste in Pachhanady.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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