Thegovernmentwould ensure thatKeralas shoreline will be protected fromsea erosionwithin the next five years, said CM PinarayiVijayanin the assembly. The project to protect the shoreline to be implemented viaKIIFBhas begun.
While finding a permanent solution to sea erosion, the government will implement programmes that will ensure the participation of the fishermen community.
Power minister K Krishnankutty, who spoke on behalf of Resources“>Water Resources minister Roshy Augustine, said the government is preparing projects worth Rs 5,000 crore for coast protection.