Dakshina Kannada MP urges FM Nirmala Sitharaman to accelerate critical infrastructure projects

Captain Chowta in his letter, outlined the strategic importance of several ongoing and proposed projects, highlighting their potential to elevate Mangaluru as a centre of trade, commerce, and innovation while strengthening its role as a secure coastal front.

Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (R) with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (L) in New Delhi.

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Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.

Captain Chowta had engaged in discussions regarding the region’s developmental priorities and in his letter, outlined the strategic importance of several ongoing and proposed projects, highlighting their potential to elevate Mangaluru as a centre of trade, commerce, and innovation while strengthening its role as a secure coastal front.

He sought the intervention of the Minister in realising development project including inviting Global Capability Centres and the setup of a Premier Banking institution.

Captain Chowta said, “These initiatives have the potential to transform Mangaluru into a pivotal hub of trade, commerce, and economic activity while strengthening its coastal security. I am confident that, under the Finance Minister’s guidance and leadership, these projects will pave the way for the holistic development of Dakshina Kannada.”

On the appeal for an Institute of Banking Research and Training (IBRT) to serve the growing need for regional financial hubs, Captain Chowta said, “We are the cradle of banking, and the best banking and finance minds of our country have come from our region. So, it is only befitting that as an ode to the legacy of our region, we be home to a premier institution.”

Emphasising on the alliance of these projects with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasising the importance of fostering balanced regional growth to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, Captain Chowta reiterated his commitment to transforming Dakshina Kannada into a model of progress, innovation, and development.