The Centre has approved Rs 988.75 crore for 39 road development projects across Kerala, with construction scheduled to begin in December.
State Public Works Minister P K Basheer announced the funding on Sunday (31 October) confirming that the allocation has been made under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund scheme.
The infrastructure package will facilitate the development of 486.33 km of roads across the state.
The projects cover major district roads, ordinary district roads and corporation roads, with the Malabar region receiving significant attention in the funding allocation.
Of the total allocation, Rs 570 crore has been earmarked for 21 projects in the Malabar region, covering northern Kerala districts including Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram. The state government has already accorded administrative sanction for the works.
Minister Basheer confirmed that technical and financial clearances will be completed within the stipulated time to enable construction to commence in December.
