PPP model key to foster skilled workforce in maritime sector: Kerala Minister

KOCHI : As the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is effective for the progress of the state’s maritime sector, going by the experience of the Vizhinjam port, it will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future, Kerala Minister for Cooperation, Ports and Devaswom Minister Shri V N Vasavan said.

He was speaking at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) at Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort here.

Highlighting that the Public Private Partnership has a vital role in creating skilled professionals in the maritime sector, he said discussions are being held on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model.