Minister reviews progress of Wayanad township project

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique on Monday (July 6) reviewed the progress of the Wayanad township project being developed at Elstone Estate, Kalpetta, for survivors of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster. During the review meeting, the Minister directed officials to expedite the construction of common amenities in the township.

Mr. Siddique said the slush that had accumulated on the township roads had been cleared. If heavy rain intensifies, additional measures will be taken to remove the slush as required.

He also said a meeting of senior officials of the Public Works department would soon be convened to prepare a roadmap for various development projects in the district. The Minister said a decision had been taken to acquire land for the proposed bridge at Chooralmala, adding that any further government approvals required for the project would be accorded special consideration to ensure its timely implementation. Mr. Siddique also said that procedures for constructing a bridge at Punchirimattam were progressing.

The meeting also reviewed the progress of roads, bridges, schools, fire stations, the Skill Park, shelter home, and other buildings being constructed under the SASCI project, as well as various projects being implemented by the Water Resources and Irrigation departments.