THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to take steps for the development of roads, railway lines, warehouses, parking areas and other infrastructure for the proposed Vizhinjam international transhipment terminal in view of the clearance for the project from the Union Defence Ministry.

Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said 1,088 hectares would have to be acquired. Security clearance for the project from the Union Home Ministry is pending.

Source: The Hindu