Kerala seeks nod to ferry goods from Tuticorin port

Kerala minister for ports Ahammad Devarkovil met his Tamil Nadu counterpart E V Velu on Sunday and sought permission for transport of materials from Tuticorin port to an upcoming port in the neighbouring state.
“Kerala’s requests have been received as a letter. The Tamil Nadu government would make an appropriate decision after taking the requests to the knowledge of chief minister M K Stalin,” Velu has said, according to a government statement.Besides public works department, Velu holds the ports portfolio.
The statement said Ahammad had sought cooperation for the development of the new port and allow transfer of materials from Tuticorin port. The two also discussed about the small and minor ports in the two states and the facilities available there. TNN