Kollam Corp Plans Water Metro in Ashtamudi Lake
The New Indian Express Kollam|January 06, 2025
THE Kollam corporation, in collaboration with the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) and the Union government, is set to launch a water metro project in Ashtamudi lake.
RAHUL R @Kollam

The corporation and NATPAC will prepare a detailed project report, which will be submitted to the Centre for funding.

Previously, the Kollam corporation and NATPAC conducted a preliminary assessment to evaluate the potential for ferry services in the Kollam backwaters. Based on this assessment, the Centre recently identified Ashtamudi lake as one of the most suitable locations for the water metro project.

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