Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Kollam-Kottapuram Waterway included in 100day plan
New Delhi, Tuesday, June 30, 2009: The central shipping ministry, in its 100-day plan announced here today, informed the inclusion of Kollam- Kottapuram waterway project no 3 in the hundred day project plan. The decision was informed by Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan.
By ensuring north-south coastal connectivity, the three waterway could be of use in transporting people and goods. This would help in decongesting the roads in the State. It will also be a boost to the various tourist destinations along the waterway.
The 12th Finance Commission had earmarked Rs.225 crore for developing waterways in the State. The State government had set apart Rs.98 crore in the budget.
Despite there being adequate funds, the development of the waterway had suffered due to the involvement of too many agencies in the process.
By ensuring north-south coastal connectivity, the three waterway could be of use in transporting people and goods. This would help in decongesting the roads in the State. It will also be a boost to the various tourist destinations along the waterway.
The 12th Finance Commission had earmarked Rs.225 crore for developing waterways in the State. The State government had set apart Rs.98 crore in the budget.
Despite there being adequate funds, the development of the waterway had suffered due to the involvement of too many agencies in the process.
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