Kochi: Even after the report of the committee constituted to study the impact on fishing sector if the Seaplane project is implemented in Kerala was submitted, a clear directive is yet to be issued by the government.
The companies who have come forward to start the project are in a dilemma as there is no assurance from the government that the service could be operated without any hindrance.
With the closure of the bars and the legal battle between the bar owners and government continuing there is apprehension among the entrepreneurs that investing huge money for the project and forcing them to leave it half way would result in a huge loss. Kerala Seaplane Services managing director Umesh Kamath said that already one airline is made available to operate service in Kerala. Now it is in Dubai and it is not brought here as the government is yet to give all the clearance for operating the service. “Though Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has assured that the seaplane services will start as soon as possible, a consensus is yet to be reached with the fishermen community who fear that the fish wealth would be badly affected with the operation of the service. We are not taking any risk to bring the aircraft to Kerala, as it would be a huge financial burden to the company if the project does not take off,” Umesh said.
A discussion with the airline companies, fishermen community leaders, government officials and media should be convened so that an agreement or consensus could be reached on the issue.
05/02/15 Byju Aryad/New Indian Express
The companies who have come forward to start the project are in a dilemma as there is no assurance from the government that the service could be operated without any hindrance.
With the closure of the bars and the legal battle between the bar owners and government continuing there is apprehension among the entrepreneurs that investing huge money for the project and forcing them to leave it half way would result in a huge loss. Kerala Seaplane Services managing director Umesh Kamath said that already one airline is made available to operate service in Kerala. Now it is in Dubai and it is not brought here as the government is yet to give all the clearance for operating the service. “Though Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has assured that the seaplane services will start as soon as possible, a consensus is yet to be reached with the fishermen community who fear that the fish wealth would be badly affected with the operation of the service. We are not taking any risk to bring the aircraft to Kerala, as it would be a huge financial burden to the company if the project does not take off,” Umesh said.
A discussion with the airline companies, fishermen community leaders, government officials and media should be convened so that an agreement or consensus could be reached on the issue.
05/02/15 Byju Aryad/New Indian Express
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