(a) whether the Government propose to give sanction to Cochin Shipyard Repair Project;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor:
(d) whether the Government also propose to declare the stretches of West Coast Canal between Kollam-Kovalam and Kottappuram-Kasaragod as extension to National Waterway No.III;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if note, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Project involves installation of 120 M Ship Lift System with
essential facilities. The total estimated cost of the Project is Rs.98.38 crores partially to
be met by CSL from their internal resources and partially by borrowing from Financial
Institutions.
(c ) : Does not arise.
(d) & (e): A techno-economic feasibility study for extension of National Waterway No.3
from Kottappuram to Kasaragod in North and from Kollam to Kovalam in South has been carried out
which has shown that development of these stretches is viable. Declaration and subsequent
development would be subject to the availability of resources.
(f) : Does not arise.