Thiruvananthapuram: Finance minister Dr T.M. Thomas Isaac on Thursday announced Rs 1000-crore second phase of Kuttanadu Package in budget.
At least Rs 500 crore would be utilised for Kuttanad Package in 2019-20, which would include assistance from the Wetland Authority.
One-time cleaning of backwaters, other water sources and removal of waste materials will be carried out with people’s participation.
KIIFB-assisted Rs 250 crore Kuttanadu Drinking Water Scheme will become a reality in 2019-20.
Thanneer Mukkom Bund is to be kept open at least for one year, for cleaning, by letting in saline water. It also proposes to keep the bund open for one year in 2019-20. Septage disposal: Steps will be taken to free Kuttanad from contamination. One time cleaning of streams, septic tank closets and sewage treatment at source will be implemented to keep streamlets clean.
