Kerala Waterways and Infrastructures Limited (KWIL) was incorporated on 3rd October 2017 having registered office at XI/318E, Cochin International Airport Buildings, Kochi Airport P.O, Nedumbassery - 683 111. The core promoters of KWIL are Government of Kerala and Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL).

The company was established with the major objective to facilitate the development of an Inland Waterway from Kovalam to Bekal. The waterway from Kovalam to Bekal is proposed to be developed in a phased manner with a width of 40m and a draft of 2.20 m for the canals, to enable large scale movement of cargo through the

Kerala Waterways is expected to trigger huge economic activities throughout the length of Kerala. Tourism in the state will be greatly boosted even in the relatively inaccessible areas in the outskirts of the state.

The company also proposes to set up Tourist Villages and Activity Centres at every 20-25 kms intervals of the proposed inland waterway project to promote various cultural and entertainment programs. The ultimate objective of the proposed waterway project is to shift the entire movement of hazardous cargo in our State from the roads to the waterways by 2025.