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Transitory provisions SCHEDULE 3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS <, Act 9 of 2018.- It is considered necessary to provide for, constitution the Pilikula Development Authority for conservation of biodiversity, heritage and culture of Western Ghats and coastal Karnataka as well as creating a stimulating environment for learning of science for students and inculcating an awareness in science, technology engineering and mathematics based developments for the general public, besides the promotion of tourism for the purposes related thereto, in the Pilikula area at Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada District and to; <, (i) Popularization of Science and Technology Developments for human welfare. (ii) Development of a good educational and resource centre for students and teachers for enriching their knowledge in one stop destination. (iii) Creating an awareness and development of scientific attitude and thinking among the general public. (iv) Conservation of biodiversity and facilities for research and development. (v) Protection of culture and heritage of Western Ghats and Coastal Karnataka. (vi) Development of scientific attitude for environment and promotion of Eco-education and Eco-tourism. (vii) Dissemination of scientific information and better practices for various target groups. (viii) To identify, encourage and nurture creative scientific talent especially among children and youth. (ix) To identify priority areas of Science and Technology, which are useful for long term development of the State. (x) To organize and/or assist in organizing training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, discussions, invited talks, consultancy services and exhibitions. (xi) To supplement science education through hands-on minds-on concept and through experimentation to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry and creativity among students. (xii) To popularize astronomy based education and related branches such as space science, technology and innovation among students and general public through creating an interesting and stimulating learning situation. (xiii) Learning science as an enjoyment, creating a positive experience about science, its history and philosophy along with heritage and culture. (xiv) Providing a platform for other educational outreach activities including social studies, art and culture. (xv) Exploration of various components of Pilikula through the concept of Science through tourism and tourism through science. Hence, the Bill. [L.A. Bill No.54 of 2018, File No. Samvyashae 08 Shasana 2018] [entries 32, 33 and 35 of List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.] 4 KARNATAKA ACT NO 09 OF 2018 (First Published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary on the Ninth day of March, 2018) THE PILIKULA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT, 2018 (Received the assent of the Governor on Seventh day of March 2018) An Act to provide for the establishment of an Authority for conservation of biodiversity, heritage and culture of Western Ghats and coastal Karnataka as well as creating a stimulating environment for learning of science for students and inculcating an awareness in science, technology engineering and mathematics based developments for the general public, besides the promotion of tourism for the purposes related thereto, in the Pilikula area at Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada District. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of an Authority for conservation of biodiversity, heritage and culture of Western Ghats and coastal Karnataka as well as creating a stimulating environment for learning of science for students and inculcating an awareness in science, technology engineering and mathematics based developments for the general public, besides the promotion of tourism for the purposes related thereto, in the Pilikula area at Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada District and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; Be it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the Sixty-ninth year of the Republic of India as follows:- CHAPTER - I PRELIMINARY