A stretch of the Tannirbhavi Beach, locally known as Beach-2, has been recognised as a Blue Flag beach. The Dakshina Kannada district administration has called the tender for maintaining the other stretch, known as Beach-1.
The tender process for Beach-2 was recently completed and construction firm Northern Sky got the contract. Walkways and other changes have been made in terms of upkeep and safety of visitors in a stretch of Tannirbhavi beach in Mangalore, which is now a blue flag beach
The Union Ministry for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has granted ₹7.59 crore for Beach-2 through its project for the development of Blue Flag beaches. Similarly, Mangalore Smart City Limited granted ₹7 crore for the development of the beach. Facilities, including restrooms, washrooms, a shop, shacks, and walkways, have been established at the beach, and two shops selling snacks have already been operating at the location.
The parking fee for visitors’ vehicles parked on the Fatima Church Ground is ₹20, and the entry fee for Beach-2 is ₹20 per person. Additionally, a charge of ₹100 per hour applies for using the shacks, and an extra ₹10 is charged for using the washrooms.
