Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Progress of Projects in Sagarmala Programme
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Abdul Majeed Ariff

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1003

ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## PROGRESS OF PROJECTS IN SAGARMALA PROGRAMME

1003. ADV. A.M. ARIFF:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the progress of various projects undertaken as part of Sagarmala programme in the State of Kerala, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  for  the  implementation  of  Maritime Museum project in Alappuzha as part of Sagarmala project utilizing Rs. 250 crore;
- (c) whether the Government has been able to erect external lifts for the light houses in Alappuzha, Manakkodam and Valiyazheekkal, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government intends to provide financial assistance for the development of Alappuzha as a Marina cum Cargo Port beach, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Yes Sir, Government has reviewed the progress of various projects undertaken as  part  of  Sagarmala  programme  in  the  State  of  Kerala  on  periodic  basis.  Further, Ministry  constituted  Maritime  States  Development  Council  (MSDC),  an  apex  advisory body for the development of maritime sector and aims to ensure development of Major and  Ports  Other  than  Major  Ports  (Non-Major  Ports).  Till  date,  nineteen  meetings  of MSDC have been held with State Governments including Kerala. The last meeting of MSDC was held on 19.08.2023.
- (b)    Coastal  Community  Development  is  one  the  aims  of  Sagarmala  Programme. Till date, no formal proposal, as per Sagarmala Funding Guidelines,has been received from State Government of Kerala for development of Maritime Museum project in Alappuzha.
- (c) The detailed status of external lifts for the light houses in Alappuzha, Manakkodam and Valiyazheekkal is annexed [ Annexure-I]
- (d) Project  which  are  aligned  to  the  objectives  of  Sagarmala  Programme  (port modernisation  &  efficiency improvement,  port  connectivity  enhancement,  port-led industrialisation and coastal community development) are considered for funding under Sagarmala Scheme. The project 'Development of Alappuzha as a Marina cum Cargo Port beach' is aligned with the objective of Sagarmala Scheme.

## Alappuzha Lighthouse

A feasibility study was  conducted through Government  Engineering College, Thrissur.  As  per  the  feasibility  report,  proposal  for  installation  of  external  lift  was finalised and the Central Government sanctioned Rs. 2.53 Crores for its execution. Prior to commencement of construction works, NOC was obtained for the work from Municipal Secretary, Alappuzha However, The District Town  Planner,  LSGD Planning,  Civil  Station,  Alappuzha  rejected  the  application  for  NOC.  Due  to  nonissuance of NOC from town planner, the work for installation of external lift facility at Alappuzha Lighthouse is kept in abeyance.

## Valiyazhikkal Lighthouse

The  Valiyazhikkal  lighthouse  has  been  constructed  with  Internal  Lift  facility  and commissioned  on  30.10.  2021.  The  existing  internal  lift  facility  is  in  operation  and facilitates  ease  access  for  the  visitors  to  have  spectacular  view  from  the  top  of lighthouse tower.

## Manakkodam Lighthouse

The  existing  lighthouse  tower  was  established  in  the  year  1979.  The  existing lighthouse tower is not feasible to have internal or external lift facility.

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