Work on removing accumulated sand and scattered rocks from the Muthalapozhi harbour mouth will begin on Tuesday, the State government said on Monday.
Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty and Transport Minister Antony Raju held separate discussions with the Adani Group and trade unions in the fisheries sector in view of the recurring boat accidents and deaths at Muthalappozhi.
A proposal to temporarily shut down the Muthalapozhi harbour was abandoned after the harbour unions objected to it. Instead, security measures will be ramped up in the region to prevent further fishing boat mishaps, Mr. Cherian said, briefing the media on the decisions taken at Monday’s meetings.
