Startup conclave on FridayA MSME and startup conclave will be held on Friday at the Red Cross Prerana Hall. The conclave jointly organised by the Mangalore Productivity Council and the Rotary Club of Mangalore Central is expected to draw over 400 regional entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers across key sectors. Speaking to reporters, conclave director CA SS Nayak said that the event focuses on addressing challenges in the industry and fostering regional growth. The event is supported by chief sponsor MRPL and a consortium of public sector banks, he said. The event also features expert-led technical sessions. Udupi MP Kota Shrinivas Poojari will inaugurate the event. Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta and executives of Karnataka Bank will present awards to local industry performers in the evening.Seminar, mock drill heldA seminar on Pollution Response followed by a mock drill was conducted at the Coast Guard Headquarters No. 3, Karnataka, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Various stakeholders, including afloat units under command, port authorities, and other maritime agencies participated in the event. According to a release, the seminar aims to enhance preparedness and coordination among all agencies involved in marine pollution response. Alongside, various issues related to marine pollution at sea and its impact on marine ecosystem was also highlighted. A mock pollution response drill was conducted at the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) jetty. The drill demonstrated the coordinated response to a simulated oil spill scenario, showcasing the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in managing maritime environmental emergencies, the release read. DIG SK Verghese, office-in-charge Coast Guard Pollution Response Team (West), said that the protection of our sea from marine pollution requires a multi-faceted approach involving preparedness and collaboration. Commander, Coast Guard Dist No. 3, urged industries to develop new technology for marine pollution response and commended the efforts of MRPL for developing adsorption pads.
