Kerala infrastructure: Road funding approved and ULCCS denies project irregularities

The Indian central government has approved Rs 988.75 crore for 39 road development projects in Kerala under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme. Public Works Minister P K Basheer stated that the funding will facilitate the construction of 486.33 km of roads, with work scheduled to begin in December. Approximately Rs 570 crore of the allocation is earmarked for 21 projects in the Malabar region, covering districts including Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram.

Separately, the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) has denied allegations of irregularities regarding projects funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Responding to media reports suggesting a potential expansion of a Vigilance investigation, the ULCCS asserted that all projects, valued at Rs 6,000 crore, were secured through transparent, open tender processes and met stringent quality standards. The society emphasized its century-long history and its role as a major employer in the state.