KANNUR: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been appreciated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the steps taken by him regarding the acquisition of land for GAIL (Gas Authority of India Ltd) and National high way projects.

“Pinarayi Vijayan has been able to overcome all hurdles in the acquisition of land in Kerala for GAIL-National High way projects. We will speed up the implementation of these projects,” he said.