Kerala budget backs the Vizhinjam International Seaport to boost logistics
Kerala just rolled out big plans to become a worldwide player in shipping and logistics.
The state's new Budget leans on the Vizhinjam International Seaport, its long coastline, and multiple ports to make this happen.
There's also a push for new manufacturing zones, greenfield cities, and better airport connections, basically making Kerala way more connected for business and travel.
Kerala's Mission Samudra receives ₹400cr
A major highlight is Mission Samudra, a flagship initiative with ₹400 crore allocated to its projects.
Think the Balaramapuram-Vizhinjam underground railway, the Vizhinjam-Navaikulam Outer Ring Road, improved roads around Vizhinjam, eco-friendly bunkering at the port, and even a hub for building big ships.
Plus, there are fresh policies in the works to boost port-led industries and connect water transport across districts, so Kerala isn't just dreaming big; it's putting real money behind it.