Seven Floating Jetties for Mangalore on Netravathi & Phalguni Rivers Approved: Great Boost For Tourism

The Ministry of Shipping and Waterways has sanctioned seven floating jetties on Netravathi and Phalguni (Gurupura) rivers as an alternative to overcrowded small harbours under the Sagarmala project. The Ministry will provide 100% funding for these projects estimated at ₹26 crore.

Floating jetties would come up at Sulthan Bathery, Bunder Ferry, Sand Pit Bengre, Northern Sandbar, Old Port, Jeppinamogaru Old Ferry, and Kasaba Bengre. The jetties would augment tourism, create employment, and generate wealth in a ripple effect across industries throughout the entire geographical region. The floating jetties have multiple applications including marinas, minor harbours, fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and waterdromes. These have several advantages over traditional jetties, including being environment friendly, having a longer life, and being easily re-configurable.