Alappuzha: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the first rescue-cum-ambulance boat introduced by the Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD) at Panavally near Cherthala on Monday (9 April). After the launch, the CM said that the state government is committed to use the waterways for Kerala’s development.
\r\n“The state has 1,700-km-long waterways. To exploit the trade potential, a special purpose vehicle was formed for the waterways’ development. With the help of the Centre, the waterways will be developed and it will pave the way for the industrial development of central Kerala,” he said. |