Response to VISHNU
by imran patel on Sep 15, 2007 03:15 AM
Good thought, But there are engineering issues...and National Security issues...
Engineering issues: - Take a look at the scale of the map. To use a searoute for both military and shipping purposes, you need 4-5 mile long canal, also taking into consideration the tides. The area you are referening to is far less than that.
Military Issue - Dhanushkodi is indian territory. Having a canal to the North west of it will mean that the canal will go through indian waters/territory. That is a national security risk. You do not want ships carrying containers from other countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc) to have a free flow through Indian Territory or Indian waters.
