Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the arrival of San Fernand at the Vizhinjam International Seaport is a good development for the country.
The seaport has been built with a total investment of Rs 8,867 crore. The state government of Kerala has contributed about Rs 5,595 crore while the central government contributed Rs 818 crore for the port.
In a devastating turn of events on Tuesday, a young man lost his life after being struck by stones that fell from a tipper lorry in Vizhinjam. The incident occurred as the vehicle was transporting construction stones destined for the Vizhinjam International Port, said officials.