Tamil Nadu promises to review curbs on transportation of construction materials to Keralam, says CMO
The Tamil Nadu government has agreed to review restrictions on the transportation of construction materials to Kerala. This decision follows a meeting between the Chief Ministers of both states to address supply concerns.
Why it matters
The resolution of this trade dispute is critical for maintaining infrastructure development and construction timelines in Kerala.
The Tamil Nadu government has assured Keralam that it will review the restrictions imposed on the transportation of construction materials, including rough stones and aggregates, to the State. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay gave the assurance to Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during a meeting held on the sidelines of the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on Thursday.
The Tamil Nadu government had earlier decided to regulate the transportation of construction materials, including rough stones, khandas, boulders and materials such as M-sand, metal jelly, ballast, mill stones, hand chakais, and stones used for building and road construction to other States. The restrictions were imposed to ensure adequate supplies within Tamil Nadu.
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