The desire of APSEZ to develop the planned transshipment Vizhinjam Port in Kerala State continues to face challenges and disruption.
A large number of local inhabitants have been staging protests at the entrance of the port area to stop the construction work and demand a coastal impact study is completed. Key concerns from the protesters state that the construction process is increasing coastal erosion.
However, the Kerala High Court has ruled that any obstructions impacting construction traffic must be removed, although APSEZ maintains that Issues still remain in this respect.
Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has confirmed that the local government was considering providing rented accommodation to any displaced residents and addressing any rental issues.
