Belekeri
village
Belekeri is located in Karnataka
Belekeri
Belekeri
Location in Karnataka, India
Belekeri is located in India
Belekeri
Belekeri
Belekeri (India)
Coordinates: 14°42′00″N 74°16′01″E / 14.7°N 74.267°E / 14.7; 74.267
Country India
StateKarnataka
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA

Belekeri is a village in Ankola, Karnataka, India, and is known for its fish. It is approximately 6 km from Ankola. Its industrial port is used for shipping iron ore and manganese to various destinations, including China.The port came to a wide media attention due to the Belekeri port scam.[1][2]

History

Historically, the port was used by the British. The village has ancient historical significance as it houses an inscription which is more than 500 years old.[3] It has Jainabeera temple, which is of a great significance to the villagers.

Belekeri Port

Karnataka plans development of non-major transhipment port with Rs 3,000 crore is likely to be invested in greenfield port at Belekeri.[4]

Belekeri Harbour

The fishing harbour is suitable for moderate weathers. If proper improvements are brought about, it can greatly increase its capacity.[5] Government of Karnataka has planned to improve it under Public-Private partnership.[6] Justice Santosh Hegde, the then Lokayukta of Karnataka, is also reported to have expressed his concerns over the illegal activities.[7]

Environmental issues

The export activity caused sufferings to over 3500 people.[8] Fishermen have also expressed concerns over damages to their fishing activities.[9] But, pressures to start the mining and ore-exporting are on the rise in Karnataka.

Beach

Grassy lawns are a common sight. The sunsets are pleasing to the eyes. The place also has hills around. The beach is not far away from other tourist attractions like Gokarna.[10] The nearest railway station to Belekeri is the Ankola railway station, which is about 11 km away.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "CBI chargesheets Karnataka MLA and 17 others in Belekeri ore scam | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Belekeri mining case: Trouble for Adani?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee". www.hikeezee.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. ↑ https://www.constructionweekonline.in/projects-tenders/16852-karnataka-plans-development-of-two-non-major-ports-under-ppp
  5. ↑ "Belekeri | Karnataka Ports". karnatakaports.org. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "5 ports in Karnataka will be developed under PPP mode: Minister of ports - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Belekeri port was anchor point for irregularities". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Another side of Belekeri port". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Karnataka bans export of iron ore to check illegal mining". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee". www.hikeezee.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.


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