New Aluva marketplans move forward
Kochi: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lay the foundation stone for the much-anticipated Aluva Angadi , a state-of-the-art market complex, on May 27. Despite the progress, vendors currently operating at the old market continue to raise concerns over relocation.The new market project, estimated at Rs 50 crore, is a joint venture between central and state govts, with Centre funding 60% and the remaining 40% contributed by state. Construction contract was awarded to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS).While vendors have expressed support for development of the new market, they have resisted shifting to the alternative land provided by the municipality, citing its unsuitability for conducting business."We are not against the new market. But the temporary site is not business-friendly. In discussions with ULCCS, they agreed we could continue operations in the existing area without hindering construction, as there is ample space. However, municipality chairman insists on eviction," said Joshy, a vegetable vendor.
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