Mission Samudra
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Launch Mission Samudra to integrate Kerala's coastline, rivers, lakes, ports, and maritime economy.
📄 Verbatim — UDF Manifesto 2026
“Launch Mission Samudra to integrate Kerala's coastline, rivers, lakes, ports, and maritime economy.”
Evidence & Timeline
On World Ocean Day, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan outlined plans under the 'New-Age Kerala' (Puthuyuga Keralam) vision to leverage the state's 600-km coastline and ports to drive the blue economy. Plans include shifting 50% of cargo traffic from road to sea routes, expanding cruise shipping, and launching waterway-linked tourism, which aligns with the UDF's 'Mission Samudra' manifesto promise to integrate the maritime economy.
The Governor's policy address on May 29, 2026, announced the launch of 'Mission Samudra' as a cornerstone of Kerala's port-led development strategy. The flagship initiative aims to integrate the 600-km coastline, 44 rivers, and backwaters into a unified transport, cargo, and tourism logistics corridor to foster a robust maritime economy.
UDF 2026 manifesto media summary.
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