Government exploring alternate route to launch Sethusamudram project
New Delhi: In line with BJP-led government's stand not to demolish ‘Ram Sethu', the government is in the process of exploring an alternative route for the launch of Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project. “We are in the process of exploring an alternate route for SSCP through Pamban Pass without affecting Ram Sethu/Adam's Bridge,” an Shipping Ministry official said. “We are studying the report,” the official said.Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari had recently said that the question of demolishing ‘Ram Sethu' for implementing SSCP did not arise. The SSCP project, which envisages dredging a ship channel across Palk Straits, providing a shorter navigational route for ships from east and west coasts of the country instead of circumventing Sri Lanka, has hit a block after protests over the proposed demolition of Ram Sethu.
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