₹63-crore development projects cleared for nine Assembly constituencies in Alappuzha
An amount of ₹4 crore has been sanctioned for addressing waterlogging issues and constructing protective walls for canals in Pattanakkad block in the Aroor Assembly constituency. Another ₹3 crore has been sanctioned for resolving waterlogging issues and building protective walls for roads in Thaikkattussery block in the constituency. The Water Resources department has been entrusted with implementing the projects.
In the Cherthala constituency, approval has been given for the construction of a new mini civil station annexe at a cost of ₹7 crore. The project will be executed by the Public Works department (PWD). In the Alappuzha constituency, ₹7 crore has been allocated for the construction of Nehru Pavilion and an amenity centre at Punnamada. The Tourism department has been assigned the project.
In the Ambalappuzha constituency, ₹7 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a new inpatient block at the Alappuzha General Hospital. The project will be executed by the PWD.
A sum of ₹5.5 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Vellamthra–Thevarkad road and ₹1.5 crore for increasing the height of the Muttar road in the Kuttanad constituency. In the Haripad constituency, ₹5.5 crore has been sanctioned for the second phase of the Haritham Haripad project, which will be implemented by the Water Resources department. Besides, ₹1.5 crore has been allocated for the construction of the Prathimukham–Choorallakkal road in Haripad municipality. The Local Self-Government department will oversee the project implementation.
District Autism Centre
A sum of ₹3 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a new building and related facilities for the District Autism Centre in the Kayamkulam constituency. Another ₹4 crore has been earmarked for the construction of the Kayamkulam Kunnathaalum Kadavu road. The projects will be executed by the PWD. In the Mavelikara constituency, ₹4.75 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Charumoodu–Chunakkara Thiruvairur Mahadeva Temple-Kottamukku road and ₹2.25 crore for the Gurunathankulangara–Kannanamkuzhi–Palakkal road.
In the Chengannur constituency, ₹5.3 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Mannar Community Health Centre. The PWD will oversee the construction. Another ₹1.7 crore has been allocated for the construction of the Guru Chengannur Cultural Complex. It will be implemented by the Department of Culture.
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