Keralam facing construction material shortage, relies on support from Tamil Nadu to tide over situation: CM

Keralam is facing a serious shortage of construction materials amid a sharp decline in production from local quarries and restrictions on supplies from Tamil Nadu. The scenario has pushed up the cost of building houses and also threatens the progress of major infrastructure projects in the State, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said at the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (October 13, 2026).

The Chief Minister, who addressed the House during the Question Hour session, said the price of a load of quarry metal, which was available for around ₹2,500 when local production was higher, has risen to between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000 when Keralam began depending heavily on supplies from Tamil Nadu. The situation worsened after Tamil Nadu abruptly stopped or restricted the movement of materials into Keralam, he pointed out.