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The Central Government has given the environment clearance for the Rs 819 crore water metro project that aims to provide better connectivity of islands around Kochi with the mainland, according to official document.
The Union Environment Ministry has given the final environment clearance to the proposed project after taking into account the views of its green panel.
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL), a joint venture firm of the Central and Kerala government, is the implementing agency of the proposed project.
As per the proposal, the project will cover 15 identified routes in Kochi connecting 38 terminals across 10 island communities across 78.2 km channel length and two boatyards.
KMRL has proposed to take up development of 7 additional terminals (Info Park, Vaduthala, Njarackal, Mulavukad View Point and Embarkation jetty) as a social initiative, the document added.
About 9.51 hectare of land to be acquired for it.
According to KMRL, the proposed metro project aims to provide easy access to scenic islands around the mainland Kochi besides will enhance overall employment opportunities.
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