Ensure timely completion of projects implemented by GIDA: Chief Minister

Chief Minister and GIDA Chairman VD Satheesan addressed the 38th General Council Meeting of the Goshree Islands Development Authority at its conference hall on 24 October. Photo credit: RK Nithin

Chief Minister VD Satheesan emphasized the need to ensure timely completion of various projects being undertaken by the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA).

If the duration of the project is set at two years, it must be completed within the given time period. The government will not allow its extension for another year, he said while addressing the first meeting of the reconstituted GIDA General Council here on Saturday (October 24).

The Chief Minister, who is also the Chairman of GIDA, suggested improving basic infrastructure facilities, including better connectivity with the islands. The focus must be on implementing comprehensive projects that would help elevate Kochi and its surrounding places as a major tourist destination, he said.

He added that GIDA must set a model of timely preparation of estimates for various projects, obtain administrative and financial approvals for them and start tenders without delay. According to him, it is necessary to regularly evaluate the progress of various projects in order to complete the works on time.

The General Council deliberated on various projects, including the construction of the Kothad-Chennoor Bridge and acquisition of land for it and the first phase of the Pizhala-Paliyamthuruthu road. Some of the other projects included in the program included construction of Chariyamthuruth-Puthussery road, first phase of Kadamakudi North Road, alignment for its second phase, Chennoor-Pizhala Bridge, Chennoor-Chariyamthuruth Bridge, first phase of Thanthonnithuruthu Outer Fortification Project, construction of Vallarpadam Outer Fortification and Outer Ring Road with tetrapod, Vypedam Edavanakkad.

Hibi Eden, MP, Mayor VK Minimol, MLAs TJ Vinod, Tony Chammany and Mohammed Shiyas, NSK Umesh, Chief Minister on Special Duty, G. Priyanka, District Collector and GIDA Secretary, and Presidents of Mulavukadu, Kadamakudy, Elankunnapuzha and Njarakkal panchts.

Published – 24 Oct 2026 20:49 IST