October 14, 2008

Development of Colachal Port in Tamil Nadu

Mr TR Baalu union minister of shipping, road transport & highways said that non major ports are under the overall jurisdiction of the respective state government. A request has been received from government of Tamil Nadu for development of Colachal Port as a Major Port.

Sethusamudram Corporation has been directed to conduct techno economic feasibility studies, prepare a detailed project report as well as environmental impact assessment studies for this purpose, which would look into all relevant aspects.