Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the State government was committed to adopting special welfare policies to improve the standard of living of fishermen in Kerala.
Opening the newly completed facilities such as two finger jetties and locker rooms at Puthiyappa harbour in Kozhikode city, Mr. Vijayan said the government was keen on addressing welfare issues of fishers and upgrading facilities at small harbours.
“It was in 1982 that the Puthiyappa harbour was commissioned to facilitate the operation of 250 fishing boats. The latest renovation and additions were done considering the improved requirements in the area,” said Mr. Vijayan. According to him, the new finger jetties constructed at a cost of ₹11 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana with 40% State government contribution were meant for offering a better ground for fishing boat operations.
