G K Vasan was the leader of the Tamil Mannila Congress. He later merged his party with the Congress.

Issues

Sethusamudram project is yet to take off. Modernisation and connectivity of ports

What he plans to do

The expert panel led by RK Pachauri would submit its report on the Sethusamudram project soon, said Union Minister for Shipping G K Vasan said.

He reiterated that the Sethu project would be implemented, as it was beneficial not only to the state but also to the nation. It would be done after the Supreme Court pronounces the verdict, he added.

Vasan said that he would focus on increasing the productivity of ports, besides modernising them.

Ports would be linked through roads. Ports in the State including those in Kanyakumari, Marakanam and Cuddalore would be renovated.