Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has confirmed the construction of the country`s first Marina which will be constructed at Byndoor in the Udupi district.

• The project has been initiated to promote coastal tourism in Karnataka. Speaking at a function `Seven Wonders of Karnataka` hosted under the Department of Tourism on Saturday,
• CM Bommai said that the history of the greatest dynasties such as Ganga, Kadamba, Rashtrakoota, Chalukya, and Hoysala will be collected from the Department of Archaeology and develop the historic tourism.
• This will not only in the development of tourism but also help people understand the rich history of Karnataka.