Kerala Budget: Kottayam skywalk returns to centre stage as UDF clears revival plan
The UDF government in Kerala has allocated ₹15 crore in its revised budget to revive a long-stalled skywalk project in Kottayam. The project, which had been abandoned by the previous administration, aims to improve pedestrian safety at a busy traffic junction.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of political shifts on infrastructure projects and the resumption of stalled public works.
The skeletal skywalk structure that has stood at the centre of Kottayam’s political battles for nearly a decade may finally spring back to life, with the maiden Budget of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government backing its revival.
The report provides a factual account of the budget announcement and the history of the project's political controversy.
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