Coastal erosion, rail links and offshore mining on Kerala’s agenda at 31st South Regional Council

Kerala highlighted coastal erosion as a climate‑driven emergency, noting that about 63% of its 586‑km coastline is vulnerable. The chief minister said thousands of fishing families repeatedly lose homes and livelihood, urging the centre to release disaster‑response and rehabilitation funds for displaced households.

He called for accelerated work on the Thalassery‑Mysore and Nilambur‑Nanjangud railway projects, requesting Karnataka’s cooperation and a final detailed project report from the Railway Ministry.

Satheesan opposed an absolute night‑time ban on forest‑crossing routes linking Kerala with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, proposing scientifically timed convoys that protect wildlife while allowing essential movement.