AMARAVATI: In a big move to capitalise on its marine reserves, the state government has put work on nine fishing harbours on the fast track. It has set a target to complete the construction of at least four new harbours in the next 12 months. It has also planned to complete the other five harbours by the end of 2023.
The new fishing harbours would not only act as growth engines of the state's economy but also boost livelihoods of several thousands of fishermen. Fishermen from Andhra Pradesh migrate to other states, chiefly Gujarat, due to lack of proper infrastructure on the state's coast. The new fishing harbours are expected to prevent the large-scale migration of fishermen from the state.
