Mangalore : It is necessary to prepare the report and look the resources and population of the district for next 25 years, said GG Mohandas Prabhu, president of Kanara Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
He was speaking at the press meet held at KCCI, on September 14, Tuesday. Speaking on the infrastructure of the City, he said that, the good comprehensive development plan must be done during the widening of the roads, in order to study for the setting up of a Monorail in Mangalore. He also said that we would like to see Mangalore as mini New York.
The KCCI also plans to provide good market facilities for the people and have at least 15 food markets within the Mangalore city Corporation limits. This matter will be further discussed with the honorable mayor Rajani Dugganna, on her next meeting at KCCI on September 17, he said.
Since the Foot paths are not ready, it is difficult to build bus shelter for the public facility. The surveillance system at all the Major Junctions will be implemented to avoid traffic problem.
In order to maintain the industrial assets, we need to team up with the police officials, to avoid illegal activities taking place.  The roads on Ghat section is a nightmare from the year 2003, hence we need to pursue permanent solution for the problem, he informed.
The road leading from Suratkal to Kundapur must become the four laning for enhancing connectivity. Apart from it, NH 48 from B C Road to Uppinangady, NH 13 from Mangalore to Karkala and State Highway from BC Road to Belthangady must be widened.
The four laning of Roads from Kavoor to the Airport, Air Cargo Complexe and Mini Volvo Buses to and from the Airport will help to get terrific increase in the passengers, he said.
Speaking on the Railways, he said that State government has approved to implementation of the up gradation plan. Further the railway station with the International Standard will be set up in Mangalore.
He also said that, TDR issued by the local bodies should be free of Income tax and capital gain taxes. We will also have commissioner of Income Tax Appeals in Mangalore and hold union budget in the office.
The state lacks full pledged tourism office, hence in the month of January the tourism conclave will be held and discuss the problem face to face the concerned authority.
Interface between professionals in the water front industries and other related service industries will be discussed at the seminar on shipping practice.
More measures will be taken to develop the Mangalore Passport Seva Kendra and provide various facilities.
Mangalore will also have an international Standard Cricket stadium, set up an ESI divisional office at Mangalore, Direct Train from Mangalore and other development plans were discussed.
Vice president Latha R Kini, Treasurer B Chandrakanth Rao, secretaries like Mohammed Ameen and Arjun L A Pinto Prabhu, committee member like Surendra Prabhu, Rama Mohan Rai Maroor, Vishwanath Kadri and others were present.