Government keen on harnessing marine wealth, Udupi district in-charge Minister Rizwan Arshad
The Minister declares Udupi a completely literate district after it achieves a 95.53% literacy rate
Udupi district in-charge Minister Rizwan Arshad announced on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that the government has approved the Karnataka Marine Biotechnology Policy to unlock the marine wealth, the most valuable asset of Karnataka. During his Karnataka Rajyothsava speech at Udupi district-level celebrations, Arshad unveiled plans to establish the Karnataka Institute of Marine Technology and Blue Economy at the Government Fisheries College in Mangaluru, increasing the college's seats from 60 to 200.
The Minister emphasized his desire to elevate Udupi to new heights by promoting tourism in coastal and Malnad areas, with a projected budget of ₹48 crore for a resort, amusement parks, and sports facilities on 7.07 acres of land at Trasi and Maravanthe beaches. Arshad warned against attempts to sow enmity among people, urging unity in a district that has significantly contributed to Kannada heritage despite being known for Tulu culture.
He also introduced the Gramanubhava program to expose urban school students, particularly those in classes 9 and 11, to rural life, covering agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and art and culture. Udupi district proudly declared a literacy rate of 95.53%, becoming the first literate district in the state according to central government norms.
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