Bagalkot: Under the ambitious project of the Central and State Government, the Sagarmala project, the proposed project in Almatti and Herakal villages will be developed to complement tourism and benefit the local people, said Jayaram Raipur, Chief Executive Officer of the Karnataka Water Transport Board.
He gave information on Saturday after inspecting the feasibility of the proposed project sites in Almatti and Herakal villages in Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts, land acquisition of the project and water transport utility, and visiting the fish farming site proposed to be taken up on a 25-acre land downstream of the Almatti dam.
He said that if tourism is developed through the waterways in the district, the local people can benefit in various economic ways.
Jayaram Raipur, Chief Executive Officer of the Karnataka Water Transport Board, visited Alamattige and conducted an inspection.
He said that if tourism is developed through waterways on the river banks, it can attract a large number of tourists. In addition, the local people can get various economic benefits from this project.
If this project is developed, tourism activities will be developed by providing opportunities for tourists and residents of the surrounding area to experience water-based sports.
He said that it will help in developing the capacity to open industries in the area with other supports such as boat/ship building, boat yards and related equipment manufacturing.
He said that the tourist destinations in the surrounding districts are on the UNESCO World Heritage List and if infrastructure is provided for the development of the waterway, a large number of tourists can be attracted every day and the government can earn income.
Krishnabhagya Jal Nigam Limited Superintendent Engineer Hiregoudara, Executive Engineer Doddamani, Assistant Executive Engineer Chalavadi, Karnataka Water Transport Board Assistant Executive Engineer Panduranga, Kulkarni and others were present on the occasion.
