
ULCCS to build seawall at Chellanam
The Hindu
Cabinet gives its approval for the contract worth ₹256 crore
The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) will be awarded the contract for constructing a seawall at coastal erosion-hit Chellanam in Ernakulam district.
The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday gave its approval for the contract worth ₹256 crore, Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine said.

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