CM Satheesan announces blue economy hub in Keralam’s Aroor, inaugurates bridge

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CM Satheesan announces blue economy hub in Keralam’s Aroor, inaugurates bridge — Photo credit: The Hindu

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan cuts the ribbon during the inauguration of the Makkekadavu–Nerekadavu bridge connecting Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, in Alappuzha on Sunday. Keralam Ministers P K Basheer and Mons Joseph, Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly Shanimol Usman and other dignitaries also present. (@vdsatheesan X/ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday said Aroor would be developed as a blue economy hub under the State government’s Mission Samudra initiative. Inaugurating the Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge connecting Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, Mr. Satheesan said Aroor would also be developed as a seafood hub, with the necessary infrastructure to support the blue economy established in Alappuzha district.

The inauguration, however, witnessed dramatic scenes, with Public Works department (PWD) Minister P.K. Basheer and former CPI(M) MP A.M. Ariff sparring over credit for the project, while former Vaikom MLA C.K. Asha left the venue in protest after not being given an opportunity to speak before the Chief Minister and other Ministers left the dais.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 18, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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