Mangalore: Hanging bridge for Pavoor-Uliya sanctioned: U T Khadar


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Jul 29: Minister for health and family welfare U T Khadar on Tuesday July 29 said that the state government, acting on the long-pending demands of the people of Pavoor-Uliya, has sanctioned the construction of a hanging bridge across the Netravati river, connecting the island to the mainland.

Addressing a press meet here, he said, "Hanging brigde connecting Pavooru-Ulliya to the mainland under Mangalore constituency was a long pending demand, and it will be materalized very soon. The hanging bridge will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore.

"The Malnad Area Development Board has released Rs 1.5 crore for the construction of the hanging bridge. Access to this island has remained a major problem. Boats have been the only mode of transport, and during monsoon, crossing the river becomes tough. People have been suffering because of this," he said.

"The plan has been desinged by Girish Bharadwaj. The bridge will be about 400 to 450 metres in length," Khadar added.

He further said, "The state government in collaboration with the union government is holding an awareness drive to prevent diarrhoea in children below five years. This programme was launched on Sunday July 28 and will go on tille August 8."


Insurance scheme for accident victims

He also announced that the government will be introducing an insurance scheme for accident victims that would enable them to get treatment without delay.

"Keeping in mind the importance of timely treatment for road accident victims, the government has come forward to initiate an accident health insurance scheme. When road accidents occur, people hesitate to rush the victims to hospitals, as they fear they may have to bear the treatment cost. Even when accident victims are taken to hospital, they are left unattended. Hence to avoid delay in treatment, the state government has come forward to provide Rs 25,000 as the intial treatment cost till 48 hours after the accident, which would be helpful to the family members of the victim till they find out about the accident and reach the hospital. Presently, the goverment is discussing this scheme with insurance companies," he explained.

  

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  • Fr. Joseph Dolphy Pais, Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    Thanks to Honorable Minister for health and family welfare U. T. Khadar. The hanging bridge well and strongly built against the powerful water force across the river Nethravathi will be a great relief to the poor people of Pavoor Uliya. Let us hope that this project will be realized at the earliest.
    Sentiments of gratitude to Honorable Minister U. T. Khadar on behalf of people of Pavoor Uliya. Fr. Joseph Dolphy Pais

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  • yogesh, bombay

    Thu, Jul 31 2014

    It is hanging bridge not hanging garden! Its nothing new to coastal or forest region. Don't expect Bandra-worli sealink or suspension bridge of Blr. It is a ropeway accross the river for walking over. See palthadocho munis to get the picture.

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  • Prashant f., pavoor uliya/kuwait

    Wed, Jul 30 2014

    Wow..more than 20 years struggle. ..got some gud news...now suddenly how it happened we don't know...any way thanks to Bjp.???...and thanks to congress. ...!!!!! Now almost half of the family from that island shifted out side...hats of our politics. ..

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  • balanna, Mangalore / Dubai

    Wed, Jul 30 2014

    We are not clear whether this is a full fledged bridge or a Walkway.

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  • Deon , kulur

    Wed, Jul 30 2014

    Yes.... yet another false promise as in made in Thannirbhavi to Bathery hanging bridge which ever shall be hanging in the air without fulfilling......

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  • Michael Noronha, Mysore

    Wed, Jul 30 2014

    Congratulations Mr UT Khader. Hope it will be completed beyond the term of the present congress Government in Karnataka.

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  • Sheikh Saheb, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Please make this hanging bridge as a tourist destiny.

    Make it something special Mr. UTK.

    Local people can sell things and earn some money also....

    People we should observe one main thing that is insurance for accident victims without delay.
    This is really big news

    I wish next majority whoever wins he should get a portfolio.

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  • Sir Lancelot, Manglore

    Wed, Jul 30 2014

    to make this bridge as tourist destiny it should construct like Bandra Worli sea link bridge in Mumbai hangs on beautiful shining ropes.
    Any how all the best dear UT Khader.

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  • Ginger Bread, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Dear ABD Ullu banaving is feku did he not say he will bring the price essential commodities down so he has brought down tomatoes on 100 rupees per kg. Sub ka Sath sub ka vikas that USA only.

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  • simple, bangalore

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    No other comments than what he is upto. He does his work well and he is a true representative of the people.
    Eid-al-Fitr mubarak Sir UTK
    May you and your family be blessed always.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    This guy works even on his festival days and our Shoba and Nalin are still on HONEYMOON ...

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  • PEDDU, mangaluroo

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    CORRECTIONS !! SHE IS STILL IN HER SWEET DREAMS !!!

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  • ABD, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Jossey
    WHATS THE BIG DEAL IN THAT....YOU ARE ACTING AS IF YOU ARE RUNNING THE GOVERNMENT...FIRST OF ALL YOU SEE WHATS YOUR USELESS C.M PEDDARAMAIH IS DOING??

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    ABD, Maybe I am the strongest critic of Modi but someone has to bell the CAT for a better INDIA ...

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Jossey,

    Work is worship & duty is God for Khader bhai. Hats off Khader, have a great & wonderful day & life. Eid Mubharak.

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  • vincent, mangalore

    Tue, Jul 29 2014


    Khadar Bhai Eid Mubarak, Keep up the good work and vision you have to serve the people in need.

    Our Lob'aam may be having a spanner in this too. Like he had in pump well bus stand.

    Yaar will he lobby against ESIC officials also he cant against insurance guys I guess

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  • Chandrashekar, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Hi,
    Thanks, only you can do the better work. Service of man and worship of God will preserve the charm.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Khadar Bhai, May you be guided by
    your faith in Allah & shine in his divine blessings! Eid Mubarak.
    I only wish Nalin and Shoba work on Diwali and Ganesh Chaturti ...

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  • ABD, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    YOUR KHADER IS ULLU BANAVING ...HE JUST ANNOUNCED, BUT THE WORK DIDN'T REALLY START...LETS TALK ONCE THE WORK BEGINS...WHAT YOU SAY JOSSEY

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  • PEDDU, mangaluroo

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    WHILE I WELCOMING YOUR INITIATIVE AND GOOD INTENTIONS TOWARDS THE NAMMA KUDLA SAME TIME I AM NOT CONVINCED AS A TAX PAYER WHICH IS ONLY THE ANNOUNCEMENT OR SOMETHING WILL BE GOING TO REAL

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  • thomas, india

    Tue, Jul 29 2014

    Can the design be displayed?
    is it like SAN FRANSISCO Golden bridge?
    or London Bridge?
    if not why cant it be designed accordingly, then .let Indian architects - designers now come into action..the best more elegant and sleek and not LUMP F CONCRETE....
    UGLY.. let only top Builder/Contractor work on this professionally scientifically...
    first display the model/the design...

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