History
The Kerala State Water Transport Department formed during 1968 with its Head Quarters (Directorate) in the District of Alappuzha.The objective of the department was to provide transport facilities and cargo transportation to the people residing in the water logged areas at cheaper rates. Construction of roads, bridges and roadways shortened the operation of the department to passenger transport only, providing backwater transport through ferries. The system is free of pollution, accidents, and is affordable.The government has now mooted setting up Kerala State Boat Jetty Corporation with a vision to convert the boat jetties in Kerala to world class standards.This corporation will enhance and develop the boat jetties into commercial assets for the state. Some jetties were identified for development like Mairan jetty,Kaavalam jetty and Kumaran jetty.Jetty based shopping centers and cafeterias are sources of huge returns. The system provides on average 79,000 km of service to 80,000 people through its 13 stations and 81 boats daily.
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