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The decision lies with the Bureau of Immigration under the Union Home Ministry.
The vessel, which arrived from Mumbai, will depart for Shanghai after completing the unloading of containers.
In his open letter, the CM claimed that the Vizhinjam International Seaport project would be the only case in the country where the GoI has demanded repayment of the VGF assistance.
An engineer from IIT Madras presented the certificate to V N Vasavan, Kerala's Minister for Ports, Devaswom, and Cooperatives.
The project timeline was extended taking into account things such as the Covid-19 pandemic, cyclone Ockhi and floods.
Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan also raised similar concerns at a press conference in Kottayam.
The tender document notes that Vizhinjam is gaining global importance due to the logistic-linked business potentials.
Establishing a permanent crew change facility at Vizhinjam could significantly enhance its status as a strategic maritime hub.
Employment opportunities will be available for those with expertise in engineering, MBA holders, professionals with similar qualifications, and experts in finance and accounts.
During his speech, Vijayan emphasised that in 2006, the LDF government initiated efforts to obtain central approval for Vizhinjam.
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