Coasting To Growth

The 19 million people of Konkan want to be known for more than just their world-famous Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes. As new projects make their way to the coastline, which stretches from Bordi in Thane district to Shiroda in Sindhudurg district, the agricultural lobby is gradually losing its hold. And making this happen is the controversial Rs 2,300-crore, 760 km Konkan Railway project