Keralam invites EoI for social impact study for Vizhinjam port expansion

The State government has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible agencies to conduct a social impact study (SIS) in connection with the development of the second, third and fourth phases of the Vizhinjam international seaport. According to a government statement, the study aims to assess potential losses of employment and livelihoods arising from the port expansion and identify the groups likely to be affected, such as fishers, tourism sector workers, and small-scale traders. The study will also examine the challenges faced by these groups.

The study will cover areas including Vizhinjam, Adimalathura, Jubilee Nagar, Pulinkudi and Ambalathumoola. Interested agencies must submit their Expressions of Interest to the Subcollector and Chairperson of the Rehabilitation Implementation Committee (RIC) by November 13. Only agencies empanelled in Thiruvananthapuram district to conduct social impact studies under the Land Acquisition Act are eligible to apply. Applicantsmust be legally registered entities in India.

They must also have at least five years of operational experience and valid PAN and GST registrations. Preference will be given to agencies with experience in social impact assessments, infrastructure projects and coastal livelihood sectors. Expertise in surveys and data collection, digital data management, GIS analysis and field surveys in Malayalam will also be considered.

Applicants must not be under any government-imposed ban or figure on any blacklist. Detailed information, including the Terms of Reference (ToR), is available on the official website: https://trivandrum.nic.in/en/. Further details can be obtained by contacting 7902929315.