Vizhinjam Seaport: Are locals missing the boat?

While the port promises economic growth and industrial development, there is increasing dissatisfaction among nearby communities about the limited job opportunities for locals.

Published Dec 26, 2024 | 10:34 AMUpdated Dec 26, 2024 | 10:34 AM

Watch the story that delves into the growing concerns surrounding local employment at the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, a major infrastructure project poised to transform Kerala’s economy.

While the port promises economic growth and industrial development, there is increasing dissatisfaction among nearby communities about the limited job opportunities for locals.

Despite assurances from the state government and the port’s concessionaire, Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, local voices express frustration over the inadequacy of short-term training programmes and the prioritisation of skilled labour

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