PK Basheer

Minister for Public Works Department , Government of Kerala.

[PK Basheer @pkbasheerpwd]

Meeting with Nitin Gadkari
Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India.
Along with the Kerala PWD team.

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[PK Basheer @pkbasheerpwd]

Visited the Kalladi landslide site and assessed the situation firsthand.

The government is treating this incident with utmost seriousness. Construction work had already been halted before the incident, as human life must always come before development. A detailed study will be carried out, and further steps will be taken accordingly.

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Held a productive first meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi, securing significant infrastructure gains for Kerala.

The Centre has accorded initial approval for five National Highway projects worth ₹2,039 crore:
• ₹49 crore for the construction of a bridge across the Kabani River from Perikallur in Wayanad to Byrakupa in Karnataka.
• ₹98.40 crore for improvements on NH 744 (Kollam–Thirumangalam).
• ₹172 crore for improvements on NH 966 (Ramanattukara–Chandranagar).
• ₹66 crore for improvements on NH 66 (Kazhakoottam–Balaramapuram).
• ₹1,663 crore for the development of a four-lane road from Kadavur to Chengannur (Anjilimood) on the Kollam–Theni National Highway.

In-principle approval has also been granted for ropeway projects at Sabarimala, Munnar and Wayanad.

The Union Minister assured that approval will be issued soon for the widening of NH 185 (Adimali–Kumily) and the revised alignments of the Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha bypasses. He also directed the National Highways Authority of India to prepare the DPR for the proposed elevated highway from Ramanattukara to Kozhikode Airport.

These projects will significantly strengthen Kerala's connectivity, improve mobility, and support the State's long-term development.

[PK Basheer @pkbasheerpwd]

In the Assembly, I made it clear that this government will move forward without discrimination, ensuring equal consideration for all. The PWD Manual will be comprehensively revised, and we remain committed to delivering on every promise we make.

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Today, I answered questions in the Legislative Assembly regarding the Uralungal Labour Society based on facts. The concerns raised by members, including delays in ongoing works, are being examined. We will also look into whether any irregularities occurred under the previous government. If any are found, the government will not hesitate to take appropriate action

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Honoured to inaugurate the Helen Keller Day celebration organized by the Kerala Federation of the Blind in Kozhikode and present certificates to visually impaired women who completed computer training.

Helen Keller's extraordinary life continues to inspire us to see ability beyond disability and hope beyond limitations.

[PK Basheer @pkbasheerpwd]

I assured the Assembly that all road works temporarily halted midway will be resumed without delay. Necessary interventions, in coordination with the concerned departments, will be undertaken to accelerate progress after the monsoon.