India’s 1st pentagon shaped lighthouse inaugurated in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram : India’s first pentagon shaped light house built at a cost of Rs 10 crore at Valiyazheekkal in Alappuzha district of Kerala has been inaugurated as part of establishing 75 lighthouses in the country in connection with ‘Amrit Mahotsav’.

“It is also the second tallest in Kerala which has a lift facility. The Centre focuses on developing coastal region as well as the overall growth of the country,” Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said while inaugurating it on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said Prime Minister had asked to develop 75 lighthouses in the country during Amrit Mahotsav.

He also assured that he will take up adequate proposals from Kerala to develop tourism as well as help fishermen and the local people in the area.

A M Arif MP, Ramesh Chennithala, MLA Director General of Light House and Lightships, N Muruganandam were also present in the function.

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