Kerala's Fisheries Sector Gets a Major Boost with New Harbour

The Kerala government has approved the construction of a new fishing harbour in Pozhiyoor, allocating Rs 5 crore for the initial phase. The project, announced in the recent budget with an estimated cost of Rs 343 crore, includes the building of a 65-meter-long breakwater first. This infrastructure will complement the nearby Vizhinjam International Seaport.

In a significant development for Kerala's fisheries sector, the state government has approved the construction of a new fishing harbour in the coastal village of Pozhiyoor. The project will receive an initial allocation of Rs 5 crore.

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal announced the funding on Thursday, marking the first phase of the harbour's construction. The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 343 crore, as revealed in this year's budget.

The first phase involves constructing a 65-meter-long breakwater. The new fishing harbour will be located near the Vizhinjam International Seaport, further boosting regional maritime infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)