Mission Samudra: Keralam launches project worth Rs 400 crore
The Chief Minister of Keralam, VD Satheesan, unveiled Mission Samudra. It was announced as part of the state budget and aims to build a port-led economy and elevate the State as a global maritime and economic hub. Rs 400 crore has been allocated for the project, which aims to leverage the state's 600-km coastline, two international ports, two container transhipment terminals, 17 non-major ports, and extensive inland water resources.
As a part of the project, Vizhinjam will be developed as India's first port to provide green bunkering services. Land acquisition and construction of the Balaramapuram-Vizhinjam rail line and the Vizhinjam-Navayikulam Outer Ring Road will be accelerated.