KSRTC: CNG not immediate solution, says Aryadan

NEW DELHI: Using CNG for solving the diesel crisis in the KSRTC is not an immediate solution, said Transport Minister Aryadan Muhammed. A big financial liability will occur on shifting from diesel to CNG. Talking to reporters here, he said an additional expense of Rs 250 crores will occur.

The crisis in the Kayamkularm power plant will be solved soon. The crunch in the power sector worsened as the water in the Achankovil River cannot be used. Steps have been taken to solve the crisis using the water from Kakkad dam.

An amount of Rs 150 crores is needed again to implement the Moovattupuzha Irrigation Project.