Dedicated jetty for Lakshadweep approved.

A long-pending demand for a dedicated jetty, for tourism and trade between Mangalore and Lakshadweep, will soon be fulfilled with the Cabinet approving the Rs. 50-crore project, said Minister for Ports and Textiles Baburao Chinchansur said recently

The 300-metre-long jetty - to be constructed on the northern side of the old port in Bunder - will have facilities for both tourists and traders who will export commodities to the island Union territory.

Addressing presspersons, Mr. Chinchansur said the proposal was approved by the Cabinet nearly two weeks ago and the modalities of the project will be worked out within a week. 'Construction will start soon,' he replied, when asked about the timeline for the project.

He added that Rs. 4.5 crore has been sanctioned for dredging work at the fishing harbours and the minor ports along the district. Overall, Rs. 36.63 crore will be released for dredging work in the three coastal districts this year, said Mr. Chinchansur.



THE HINDU