Lok Sabha Question No. 1402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Sagarmala Highway Project in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1402 ANSWERED ON 13 th  February, 2025

Sagarmala Highway Project in Kerala

1402.  Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन एवं िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  current  status  of  the  Sagarmala  Highway  project  in  Kerala, including  the  details  of  its  planning,  approvals  and  implementation progress;
- (b) the specific stretches of the Sagarmala Highway proposed or under construction in Kerala, and the expected timelines for their completion;
- (c) whether any delays have been encountered in the project due to land acquisition, environmental clearances, or other factors, if so, the steps taken thereof to resolve them;
- (d) the total budget allocated for the implementation of the Sagarmala Highway project in Kerala and the amount utilized so far;
- (e) the manner in which the Sagarmala Highway project is expected to benefit Kerala's economy, with a particular focus on trade, tourism and coastal development;
- (f)  the  measures  being  taken  to  ensure  minimal  environmental  impact and compliance with regulations; and
- (g) the details of collaboration between the Union and State Government for the successful implementation of the Sagarmala Highway project in Kerala?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) There is no scheme / programme  under the name 'Sagarmala Highway'. However, Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme of  the  Government  in  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India's 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes. Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  is  currently pursuing  3  Port  Connectivity  Projects  in  the  State  of  Kerala  as  per Annexure-I which are at a Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage. Based on the outcome of the DPR, further action will be taken. (d) to (g) Does not arise.

ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  to  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1402 ANSWERED ON 13.02.2025 ASKED BY SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH REGARDING SAGARMALA HAGHWAY PROJECT IN KERALA

## Details of 03 Port Connectivity projects in Kerala.

| Port           | Type       | Project Name                                                                                                                                    | Status          |
|----------------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 1Cochin        | Major      | Four laning of NH 966 B connecting W/Island to Kundanoor.                                                                                       | DPR in progress |
| 2Azhikkal      | Non- Major | Azhikkal Port - Proposed NH - Bypass and widening of 2 km.                                                                                      | DPR in progress |
| 3AlappuzhaNon- | Major      | Providing ramps to the 6 lane elevated highway being developed from the Alappuzha beach (Earlier - Road from SH- Alappuzha bypass intersection) | DPR in progress |

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