Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Karnataka Approves ₹5-Crore Upgrade for Udupi Lighthouse Beach
The Karnataka government has decided to spend ₹5 crore to make Udupi Lighthouse Beach better.
They also gave money for Kambala events, which are traditional buffalo races.
The government wants to make the beaches and temples in the area more tourist-friendly.
They have already finished building a bridge and road at Padubidri Nadigantha Beach.
More money will be used to improve other important places like Kaup Beach and Udupi Kunjarugiri Durga Temple.
This is all part of their plan to make tourism in the coastal areas better.
Karnataka government approves ₹5 crore for upgrading Udupi Lighthouse Beach.
Grants of ₹5 lakh each for 23 Kambala events in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
Access bridge and connecting road at Padubidri Nadigantha Beach completed at ₹75 lakh.
₹86 crore allocated for improving basic infrastructure at tourist destinations in 2025-26.
New works worth ₹14 crore to be taken up based on priority under Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024–29.
- Who
- Karnataka state government
- What
- Approved ₹5 crore for Udupi Lighthouse Beach upgrade and grants for Kambala events
- When
- Announced during the Question Hour at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
- Where
- Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts, Karnataka
- Why
- To boost coastal tourism and promote local cultural events
- Funding Amount
- ₹5 crore
- Location
- Udupi Lighthouse Beach
- Kambala Grants
- ₹5 lakh each for 23 events
- Completed Projects
- Access bridge and connecting road at Padubidri Nadigantha Beach
- Tourism Budget 2025-26
- ₹86 crore
- New Projects Budget
- ₹14 crore
- Key Locations for Development
- Kaup Beach, Padubidri Blue Flag Beach, Kaup Marigudi Temple, Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple, Udupi Kunjarugiri Durga Temple, Mattu Rock Island
- Kambala Events 2024-25
- 10 events in Dakshina Kannada district