State govt considers DK, Udupi as single unit for hassle-free movement

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will be considered as a single unit to facilitate movement of people for employment and business in either districts stated a circular issued by the state government.

According to the circular no separate pass is required for inter-district movement between Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and people can travel with ID cards of their respective enterprises.

It may be recalled that KCCI President Issac Vas had written a letter to Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar urging him to consider these two districts as one geographical area for the movement of people and private vehicle.

“The present restriction on inter-district movement in view of the lockdown is hindering the kick starting of industries and commerce. Office staff, technical crew and labourers of many industries reside in both districts and commute daily with the help of an efficient transport system. Considering both districts as one unit will benefit the industries in DK,” read the contents of the letter.