The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Centre to consider providing 100% financial assistance for implementing two projects in the State — the dredging of the Pamban Channel and the holistic development of Rameswaram Island.
Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports E.V. Velu made the request at a meeting of the National Sagarmala Apex Committee in New Delhi on Friday.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and other Union Ministers and the Chief Ministers and Ministers of the coastal States attended the meeting.