The much-awaited Coastal Carnival Padubidri 2024 has started with a bang, kickstarting JCI Padubidri's 50th anniversary celebrations. The three-day festival aims to boost tourism, showcase the region's culture, and support local businesses. On the opening day, Kaup MLA Suresh Shetty Gurme expressed his pride in JCI's contributions and highlighted the event's significance in promoting sports and cultural harmony. He also spoke about the potential of the coastal region to attract tourists and the hard work put in by all JCI members to make this event a reality.