Keralam invites EoI for social impact study for Vizhinjam port expansion
Study aims to assess potential losses of employment and livelihoods arising from the port expansion and identify the groups likely to be affected
The Kerala government has issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible agencies to undertake a social impact study (SIS) as part of the expansion of the Vizhinjam international seaport. This study will focus on the second, third, and fourth phases of the port development project. Its primary objective is to evaluate potential losses in employment and livelihoods that may arise due to the port expansion, and to identify the groups that are likely to be affected, such as fishers, workers in the tourism sector, and small-scale traders.
The scope of the study will encompass the Vizhinjam, Adimalathura, Jubilee Nagar, Pulinkudi, and Ambalathumoola regions. Interested organizations must submit their Expressions of Interest to the Subcollector and chairperson of the Rehabilitation Implementation Committee (RIC) by November 13. Only those agencies that are empanelled in the Thiruvananthapuram district and are authorized to conduct social impact studies under the Land Acquisition Act can apply for this opportunity.
Applicants must meet certain criteria to be eligible, including being a legally registered entity in India, having a minimum of five years of operational experience, and possessing a valid PAN and GST registration. Preference will be given to agencies that have experience in social impact assessments, infrastructure projects, and coastal livelihood sectors.
Additionally, proficiency in conducting surveys and data collection, managing digital data, analyzing GIS, and conducting field surveys in Malayalam will be considered as a plus.
Applicants must ensure that they are not under any government-imposed ban or blacklisted. Comprehensive details, including the Terms of Reference (ToR), are available on the official website: https://trivandrum.nic.in/en/. For further information, interested parties can contact 7902929315. The Terms & Conditions, along with Institutional Subscriber Comments, must be in English and written in full sentences.
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