The State government will go ahead with further procedures related to the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project once it gets the nod from the Railway Ministry, the progress report 2024-25 of the LDF government released here on Friday says.
The report states the government’s intention to launch the land acquisition process for the ₹60,000-crore project after environmental impact studies and securing the necessary clearances.
A detailed project report of the SilverLine project is under the scrutiny of the Railway Board. The State government had furnished clarifications sought by the Railway Ministry.
Discussions are also progressing with regard to the Central nod for the project, the report, released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the closing ceremony of the LDF government’s fourth anniversary celebrations, notes.
The report, which lists the government’s sector-wise achievements, observes that the government has been able to free 59,707 families from extreme poverty. A total of 64,006 families have been listed as extremely poor in Kerala. The State government has set a goal of eradicating extreme poverty from the State by November 1 this year.
Published – May 23, 2025 11:16 pm IST
