It is society's responsibility to ensure safety for women, says U T Khader

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July 6, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 6: Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader said that it is the responsibility of the society to ensure women feel safe walking the streets of the city in the night.

Mr. Khader was answering a question as to whether the Congress government could make the city safe for women at nights.

He was participating in an interaction programme on the development of coastal Karnataka organised by the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Bishop House on Saturday.

Mr. Khader said people had to ensure safety of women. Government cannot do much in this regard. The government would ensure punishment to the people involved in cases of harassment of women, he said.

He said that Dakshina Kannada district is known for its literate people and catholic institutions here have played a major role in providing quality education to the people in the region.

Speaking on the development of Coastal Karnataka, Mr Khader said that the region is known for its beautiful beaches. “Like Kerala and Goa, we can turn our region into a tourism paradise,” he said admitting that there are few challenges like sea erosion.

Earlier Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry submitted to Environment Minister B. Ramanath Rai a memorandum related to the demand for the development of Coastal Karnataka. They demanded a four-lane road between Hassan and Mangalore and a flyover at the busy Nantoor Junction in Mangalore. They also demanded better approach roads to Mangalore International Airport and introduction of nano taxis in Mangalore.

Mangalore (South) MLA J.R. Lobo and Mangalore (North) MLA Moiuddin Bawa participated in the programme.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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