KUWSDB clears ₹320 cr. DPR on UGD project for Udupi
The Hindu
Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) has approved a ₹320 crore detailed project report (DPR) prepared for revamping the underground drainage network in Udupi city, according to Udu
Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) has approved a ₹320 crore detailed project report (DPR) prepared for revamping the underground drainage network in Udupi city, according to Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat.
Speaking at the birth anniversary programmes of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri at Bhujanga Park, Ajjarakad, in Udupi on Saturday, the MLA said that the Indrani rivulet has been polluted due to release of sewage into it. The sewage network in the city will be revamped.
He said that Mahatma Gandhi had dreamt of a ‘Clean India’ and his vision was being fulfilled by Indians in the recent decade. The Centre will financially support the cause of clearing garbage across the nation under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban’ project.

Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.

Microplastics, especially nylon fibres, are present in Chennai’s beach sediments in relatively low abundance, but low overall microplastic abundance does not necessarily imply low ecological risk. Even small particles can cause long-term ecological damage by affecting marine life, moving up the food chain, and eventually impacting human health through contaminated seafood.











