The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has given in-principle approval to eight floating jetty projects, four in Tamil Nadu and four in Karnataka.

In addition, the ministry has given in-principle approval to four projects, totalling 11 floating jetty projects in Karnataka under Sagarmala. These tourism-related projects will come up in the Gurupura and Netravati rivers. The other locations are Thannir Bhavi Church, Bangra Kuluru, Kulur Bridge and Jappina Mogaru NH bridge.

Similarly, four floating jetty projects in Tamil Nadu have received in-principle approval from the ministry. The projects at Agni Thertham and Villoondi Theertham are located in Rameshwaram, a well-known spiritual destination in India. The other locations for the project are Cuddalore and Kanyakumari.

The upcoming floating jetty projects will contribute to the overall development and upliftment of the coastal community by providing tourists with safer, more convenient transportation.