Prof K V Thomas gives a push to Kuttanad-Idukki Package

Government of India constitute a Coordination Committee headed by Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation for reviewing the progress of sanction of detailed project reports under Kuttanad-Idukki Packages by various Ministries including Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Environment and Forests and Ministry of Commerce.

The Coordination Committee comprises representatives of Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Ministry of Commerce etc. Principal Secretary, Government of Kerala has also been included as a Member.

It may be recalled that Government of India approved the package for Kuttanad Wetland Eco-System and mitigation of agrarian distress in Idukki district involving an amount of over Rs.1840 crore and Rs.764 crore respectively.

It goes to the credit of Prof. K.V. Thomas, Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution who after assuming office called a meeting to review the progress. Sequel to the review the Coordination Committee has been suggested.

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