Anita Bhaskar gets Sarvottam Seva Award

Madikeri: Chief minister Siddaramaiah presented Sarvottam Seva Award for the year 2023 to Anita Bhaskar, deputy director of Kodagu tourism department, during a function in Bengaluru.
The Sarvottam Seva Award is given by the Karnataka govt for the best service in the state govt and consists of Rs 50,000 in cash and a plaque.
Bhaskar played a key role in the implementation of centrally sponsored projects such as Swadesh Darshan, PRASAD and Swadesh Darshan 2.0 projects in Karnataka.
She approved the Coaster Master Plan for the tourism development of the coastal districts of Karnataka and implemented the Blue Flag Beach Project on Padubidri seashore (Udupi district). She implemented the development of St Mary's Island and Malpe Beach sea-walk project during her tenure in Udupi.
She had received the district-level Best Service Award in 2019 for her service in Udupi district.