Mangaluru (Press release): Canara Plastic Manufacturers & Traders Association (CPMTA) Mangalore has whole heartedly welcomed the DCPC Govt of India for in principle approval for Mangalore Plastic Project.
With the commissioning of Polypropylene Petrochemical Complex and the proposed Polyethylene Project in Mangalore by MRPL the opportunities for Plastic Industries Canara Plastic Manufacturers Association(CPMTA) had requested with the Union Minister for Chemicals & Petrochemicals to set up a PLASTIC PARK in Mangalore.
Our Honorable Member of Parliament Mr.Nalin Kumar Kateel has persistently put his efforts to get the Plastic Park to Mangalore. But for his continous effort we would not have got this project to Mangalore.
Objective of Plastic Park is to
- Increase the competitiveness, polymer absorption capacity and value addition in the domestic downstream plastic processing industry through adoption of modern, research and development led measures. 2. Increase investments in the sector through additions in capacity and production, creating quality infrastructure and other facilitation to ensure value addition and increase in exports.3. Achieve environmentally sustainable growth through innovative methods of waste management, recycling, etc.
- Adopt a cluster development approach to achieve the above objectives owing to its benefits arising due to optimization of resources and economies of scale.
An amount of Rs. 40 crore will be provided by the Central Govt. as Grant in aid for this project. This Plastic Park will be implemented through KIADB will be initially in area of 96.05 acres. Entrepreneurs have already shown their expression of interest to investment in Mangalore Plastic park. This will create more employment opportunities for the people of this region.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
