Vizhinjam Port Projects Face Delays: V D Satheesan Raises Concerns

• Congress leader V D Satheesan highlighted significant delays in crucial projects linked to Vizhinjam port development.
• Projects like road and rail outreach, outer ring road, fishing harbour, and fish processing park remain incomplete.
• Satheesan stated that these projects, announced in 2014, are essential for the port's full benefit to Kerala.
• He noted that 10% of land acquisition for the port is still pending, despite UDF acquiring 90% in 2014.
• Phase 1 of the port was delayed by five years, completed in 2024 instead of the 2019 deadline.

Why It Matters: V D Satheesan criticizes delays in Vizhinjam port's supporting infrastructure, urging timely completion for full benefits.