Belekeri Explained

Belekeri
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:14.7°N 74.267°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Iso Code:IN-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] Belekeri port is on bank of Hattikeri River.

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.[3] The nearest railway station to Belekeri is the Ankola railway station, which is about 11 km away.

See also

References

  1. Web site: CBI chargesheets Karnataka MLA and 17 others in Belekeri ore scam Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. dna. 2015-11-24.
  2. Web site: Belekeri mining case: Trouble for Adani?. Deccan Chronicle. 2015-11-24.
  3. Web site: Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee. www.hikeezee.com. 2015-11-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122215218/http://www.hikeezee.com/explore/destinations/belekeri-beach-2777. 22 November 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Karnataka plans development of two non-major ports under PPP - Construction Week India. 3 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Belekeri Karnataka Ports. karnatakaports.org. 2015-11-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122215658/http://karnatakaports.org/?page_id=99. 22 November 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: 5 ports in Karnataka will be developed under PPP mode: Minister of ports - The Times of India. The Times of India. 2015-11-22.
  7. Web site: Belekeri port was anchor point for irregularities. Deccan Herald. 2015-11-22.
  8. Web site: Another side of Belekeri port. https://web.archive.org/web/20151123002413/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article162696.ece. dead. 23 November 2015. The New Indian Express. 2015-11-22.
  9. Web site: Karnataka bans export of iron ore to check illegal mining. NDTV.com. 2015-11-22.