The technical committee appointed by the Kerala Government has reportedly approved the master plan, submitted by Chennai based Malabar Ports for the development of Ponnani port.

The committee evaluated the plan and has sent its report to the state government for final approval that will pave the way for the floating of a global tender for identifying the private partner for developing the port.

The technical committee has recommended that a model study be undertaken, before the commencement of the construction work, on the extent of siltation and sedimentation in the existing port as also after the development of the major port.

The project to be developed in three phases at a total outlay of around Rs 2,000 crore, is likely to be implemented through PPP and on BOT basis. The Phase I, to be completed within three years after the commencement of the work, is estimated to cost Rs 763 crore.

According to the plan, the new port will have both rail and road connectivity for the movement of cargo to hinterland destinations. The rail connectivity over a distance of 13 km, which will require acquisition of nearly 100 acre, is estimated to cost Rs 101 crore.

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