Expert panel to study the impact of Vizhinjam port construction on coastal erosion

Expert panel to study the impact of Vizhinjam port construction on coastal erosion

While constituting the panel, the state government noted in its order that neither the Expert Committee or Shoreline Monitoring Cell appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that the construction has caused any erosion While constituting the panel, the state government noted in its order that neither the Expert Committee or Shoreline Monitoring […]

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Climate vagaries to blame for coastal erosion: studies

Climate vagaries to blame for coastal erosion: studies

Most studies held prior to the port works and after point to climate change induced cyclonic systems and unscientific structures built to check sea erosion as the major reasons for the aggravated sea erosion. But fishermen, citing the works for the worsening situation, has called for a scientific study after stopping construction to assess the […]

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Fishermen lay siege to Vizhinjam port; disrupt work

Fishermen lay siege to Vizhinjam port; disrupt work

Protesting against the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multi-purpose Seaport and the State government, the fishermen and their families under the aegis of the Latin Archdiocese on Tuesday laid siege to the port. The day-night stir launched by the fishermen will continue till August 30. As a result, the port work was disrupted for the day. The […]

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