Kerala waits for green light

The environmental impact assessment study is said to have been submitted to the environment and forests ministry last week, which has to give final clearance for the project before progress can be made.

Located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, around 10 miles from the major international sea route, it will cater mainly for container transhipment, as well as other multipurpose and bulk cargo.

It is due to be completed in three phases, with the first phase expected to cost around R4, 010 crore ($617,462).

The proposed Vizhinjam port will provide a total of 2,000m of quay and will have a natural water depth of more than 20m, so will not require any dredging.

The government of Kerala says the port development will support India’s economic growth.