#Development Projects

Kovalam - Bekal West Coast Canal Development ; Phase 1 Aakkulam - Chettuva, Chilakkoor Tourism Project & Inland Navigation Waterway Projects to be inaugurated today by Hon'ble CM Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan at Chilakkoor Beach Park, Varkala. Watch live event through CIAL FB & YT pages @ 4:30 PM today! #cial #kwil #inlandnavigation #kiifb #WestCoastCanal

The Kovalam–Bekal West Coast Canal Development, a flagship State Waterway initiative of the Government of Kerala, is entering a defining phase with the completion of its phase 1 developmental activities. Led by Kerala Waterways and Infrastructures Limited (KWIL) — a special purpose organization constituted by the Government of Kerala and CIAL, the project has revitalised canals through dredging, bridge construction, modern boat jetties, and large-scale rehabilitation, ensuring improved living conditions for hundreds of families. 1. Aakkulam – Chettuva Waterway: Phase 1 The renovation works of the 280-km canal stretch from Aakkulam in Thiruvananthapuram district to Chettuva in Thrissur district have been completed. As part of the project, the depth and width have been increased over a 5-km stretch at Madhurampally upgrading it to State Waterway standards. Construction of three boat jetties at Thriprayar, Kandassham Kadavu, and Enamavu has also commenced. Dredging activities are progressing in the northern area of the Shivagiri tunnel. 2. Chilakkoor Tourism Project Phase 1 beautification of the Varkala Arivalam–Thottilpalam stretch, has been completed. The 320-metre-long historic Chilakkoor Tunnel, built in 1880, has been restored to navigable condition and enhanced with a ₹4.5 crore 3D Light & Sound show, carefully designed without disturbing its original structure. A specially designed 20-seater electric boat equipped with laser projection and advanced sound systems offers visitors an eco-friendly immersive experience, showcasing Kerala’s history, culture, and the life & teachings of Sree Narayana Guru. The project is being implemented through CIAL. 3. Inland Navigation Waterway Projects Projects initiated and implemented by the Inland Navigation Department—including the Moozhikkal Lock-cum-Bridge in Kozhikode, St. Andrews Bridge in Thiruvananthapuram, and the 14-km Vadakara–Mahe Canal stretch—are now operational, all completed to National Waterway standards. The construction of the Kottapally Bridge in Kozhikode district will be the next major project. #WestCoastCanal #cial #KeralaWaterways #inlandwaterwayss #NavaKeralam #kwil

Kovalam - Bekal West Coast Canal Development ; Phase 1 Aakkulam - Chettuva, Chilakkoor Tourism Project & Inland Navigation Waterway Projects to be inaugurated today by Hon'ble CM Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan @pinarayivijayan , at Chilakkoor Beach Park, Varkala. Watch live event through CIAL FB & YT pages @ 4:30 PM today! #cial #kwil #inlandnavigation #kiifb #westcoastcanal

The Kovalam–Bekal West Coast Canal Development, a flagship State Waterway initiative of the Government of Kerala, is entering a defining phase with the completion of its phase 1 developmental activities. Led by Kerala Waterways and Infrastructures Limited (KWIL) — a special purpose organization constituted by the Government of Kerala and CIAL, the project has revitalised canals through dredging, bridge construction, modern boat jetties, and large-scale rehabilitation, ensuring improved living conditions for hundreds of families. 1. Aakkulam – Chettuva Waterway: Phase 1 The renovation works of the 280-km canal stretch from Aakkulam in Thiruvananthapuram district to Chettuva in Thrissur district have been completed. As part of the project, the depth and width have been increased over a 5-km stretch at Madhurampally upgrading it to State Waterway standards. Construction of three boat jetties at Thriprayar, Kandassham Kadavu, and Enamavu has also commenced. Dredging activities are progressing in the northern area of the Shivagiri tunnel. 2. Chilakkoor Tourism Project Phase 1 beautification of the Varkala Arivalam–Thottilpalam stretch, has been completed. The 320-metre-long historic Chilakkoor Tunnel, built in 1880, has been restored to navigable condition and enhanced with a ₹4.5 crore 3D Light & Sound show, carefully designed without disturbing its original structure. A specially designed 20-seater electric boat equipped with laser projection and advanced sound systems offers visitors an eco-friendly immersive experience, showcasing Kerala’s history, culture, and the life & teachings of Sree Narayana Guru. The project is being implemented through CIAL. 3. Inland Navigation Waterway Projects Projects initiated and implemented by the Inland Navigation Department—including the Moozhikkal Lock-cum-Bridge in Kozhikode, St. Andrews Bridge in Thiruvananthapuram, and the 14-km Vadakara–Mahe Canal stretch—are now operational, all completed to National Waterway standards. The construction of the Kottapally Bridge in Kozhikode district will be the next major project. #WestCoastCanal #cial #KeralaWaterways #inlandwaterwayss #NavaKeralam kwil, kiifb Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala

വർക്കലയ്ക്ക് അഭിമാന നിമിഷം "ജലായനം" തലസ്ഥാന ജില്ല തിരുവനന്തപുരം ആക്കുളം മുതൽ പൂരങ്ങളുടെ നാടായ തൃശ്ശൂർ ജില്ലയിലെ ചേറ്റുവ വരെ 280 കിലോമീറ്റർ നീളമുള്ള വെസ്റ്റ് കോസ്റ്റ് കനാൽ നവീകരണത്തിന്റെ ആദ്യഘട്ട ഉദ്ഘാടനം ഫെബ്രുവരി 26ന് വർക്കലയിൽ കേരള മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയൻ ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്യും. KERALA SETS A new era of mobility "ജലായനം" Commissioning first phase of West Coast canal connects Aakulam (Thiruvananthapuram) and Chettuva (Thrissur). 280KM navigable. Implemented by KWIL, IND(GoK), KIIFB and CIAL Inauguration on February 26th by Cheif minister Pinarayi Vijayan @ varkala. #varkala #PinarayiVijayan #jalayanam #westcoastcanal #happy

340 മീറ്റർ ദൈർഘ്യം; രാജ്യത്ത് തുരങ്കമുള്ള ഏക ജലപാത; ആക്കുളം - ചേറ്റുവ ജലപാത നാടിന് സമർപ്പിച്ചു | Akkulam Chettuva Water way #AkkulamChettuvaWaterway #KeralaTourism #InlandWaterways #ChilakoorBeach #newsmalayalamtv

പശ്ചിമതീര കനാല്‍ പദ്ധതിയുടെ ആദ്യഘട്ടം; ആക്കുളം - ചേറ്റുവ ജലപാത ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്ത് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ദേശീയ ജലപാതയുടെ ഭാഗമായ വര്‍ക്കല ടണലിന്റെ ഉദ്ഘാടനവും കോഴിക്കോട് മൂഴിക്കല്‍ ലോക്ക്-കം ബ്രിഡ്ജ്, തിരുവനന്തപുരം സെന്റ് ആന്‍ഡ്രൂസ് ബ്രിഡ്ജ്, വടകര-മാഹി കനാലിന്റെ 14 കി.മീ പൂര്‍ത്തീകരിച്ച ഭാഗം എന്നിവയുടെ ഓണ്‍ലൈന്‍ ഉദ്ഘാടനവും മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി നിർവഹിച്ചു . ഉദ്ഘാടനത്തിന് ശേഷം വര്‍ക്കല ചിലക്കൂര്‍ ടണലിലൂടെ മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയന്‍ ബോട്ട് യാത്ര നടത്തി. #KeralaWaterways #PinarayiVijayan #ThiruvananthapuramToThrissur #NationalWaterway #VarkalaTunnel #MoozhikkalLockBridge #StAndrewsBridge #VadakaraMahiCanal #BoatRide #KeralaInfrastructure

ചിലക്കൂർ ടൂറിസം പദ്ധതി ….ജലായനം 📈 Feb 26 ….. #kerala #keralatourism #tscanal #cpim #varkala

രാജ്യത്തെ ആദ്യത്തെ ടണൽ ലൈറ്റ് ആൻഡ് സൗണ്ട് ഷോ കേരളത്തിൽ; വർക്കല ചിലക്കൂറിൽ മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു #PinarayiVijayan #chilakkoortunnel

EKA | Official Inauguration A historic waterway moves again. On 26 February at Chilakoor Beach Park, Navalt’s purpose-built electric heritage vessel EKA was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan. Once a trade artery under the Kingdom of Travancore, the Varkala Tunnel now enters a new chapter, reimagined for immersive canal tourism. Designed and built by Navalt, with an electric powertrain engineered by Greenship, EKA is not a retrofit. It is engineered specifically for enclosed, heritage-sensitive waterways. Inside a 19th-century tunnel, emissions are unacceptable. EKA delivers: • Zero operational emissions • Near-silent navigation • Minimal wake • Independent propulsion and projection battery systems • IRS class compliance Powered by a dedicated 32.25 kWh Manta DNV-approved auxiliary LFP battery for its onboard light-and-sound experience, EKA combines clean engineering with cultural storytelling. From coir transport to laser projections. From trade corridor to cultural corridor. Same tunnel. New current. #EKA #Navalt #ElectricBoat #SustainableMobility #HeritageTourism #ZeroEmission #InlandWaterways #MarineInnovation

Day Two opens on a high at Kerala For All. With the inaugural address by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, the conclave moves into a decisive day of conversations on accessibility and inclusive tourism. Watch the live on The Hindu's YouTube channel. @keralatourism #KeralaForAll #KeralaTourism #AccessibleTourism

ഒന്നു നോക്കൂ കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ കായലിനു കുറുകെയുള്ള പാലം. #പിണറായിക്കാലം😇