"...The excavation of a new canal from the South as far as Trivandrum was also sanctioned and the work was commenced in May 1860. It was designated 'Ananta Victoria Martanda Canal.' ... His Highness [Uttram Thirunal Marthanda Varma 1847-60] visited the South to commence the work of AVM Canal, when he fell ill and at once returned to the capital." (from Travancore Manuel by Nagamayya.) This project might have been taken up by the PWD organized under Mr. Collins, Civil Engineer, as its head.
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