Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture Kakani Govardhan Reddy performed the ‘bhumi puja’ for the construction of a fishing jetty with a berth for 400 boats, at Nelathuru in Muthukur mandal of Nellore district on December 17 (Sunday).
Addressing a gathering of fishermen and officials on this occasion, Mr. Govardhan Reddy reiterated that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government was committed to ushering in development and change in the lives of the fishermen’s community in the State by modernising the fishing harbours and providing them with the required logistics, and the benefits of a plethora of welfare schemes.
“The new fishing jetty will fulfil the decades-long dream of the fishermen in Nellore district. Around 2,000 fishermen will get employment with the construction of the jetty at an estimated cost of ₹25 crore. The works will start on a war-footing,” he said.
