Archive · 19 May 2025
Kerala Unveils Coastal Protection Plan for Vypeen, Boosting Hopes
The Kerala government is planning to protect the Vypeen coast from sea erosion using special underwater tubes filled with sand.
This is good news for people in Chellanam, who have been struggling with erosion and flooding.
They hope some of the money for coastal protection will be used in their area too.
The government is already building a wall to protect some of the coast, and residents are asking them to finish the job.
They think the new underwater tubes might work better and be cheaper.
People are worried because erosion is getting worse in certain areas and want action taken quickly.
The government plans offshore geotubes with sand for Vypeen coast protection.
Announcement followed a meeting with officials and a visit by the National Centre for Coastal Research.
The Kerala Coastal Development Corporation will carry out the coastal protection work.
Chellanam residents hope for similar protection, as they face erosion and flooding.
Residents suggest using geobags and dredged material for beach formation and coastal protection.
- Who
- Kerala government and residents of Vypeen and Chellanam
- What
- Coastal protection plan using offshore geotubes.
- When
- Announcement made on Friday, May 16, 2025, with publication on May 18, 2025
- Where
- Vypeen coast and Chellanam panchayat, Kerala
- Why
- To protect the coast from sea erosion and flooding.
- Location
- Vypeen coast and Chellanam panchayat, Kerala
- Protection Method
- Offshore geotubes with sea sand
- Implementing Agency
- Kerala Coastal Development Corporation
- Budget Allocation
- ₹100-crore for coastal protection works (State)