Kerala to examine impact of Adani's port construction on coast

 Kerala to examine impact of Adani's port construction on coast

Kerala will set up a committee to look into coastal erosion during the ongoing construction of the port being built by Gautam Adani.

Kerala set to set up a committee to probe whether coastal erosion has occurred during the ongoing construction of a port by the Adani Group


India's Kerala state will set up a committee to investigate whether coastal erosion occurred during the construction of a port being built by Asia's richest man, Gautam Adani, according to a government order seen by Reuters.

Construction of the port, which began in 2015 in the city of Vizhinjam on India's southern tip, has faced opposition from local residents and fishermen, who say it is causing coastal erosion.


The government order said a committee of experts would investigate whether any coastal erosion has occurred and speak to local representatives before issuing a final report.

An Adani Group spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.

In August, local media reported that the company had sought police protection for construction workers from a local court, saying the protesters threatened their lives.

According to a description on the Adani Ports Logistics website, Vizhinjam port is the only transshipment hub in the Indian subcontinent, and offers large-scale automation.