The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission’s ‘Thozhil Theeram’ scheme will ensure the economic growth of coastal areas in the State, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said.
He was speaking after virtually inaugurating the reconstructed Thottappally Harbour road in Ambalappuzha Assembly constituency on Sunday.
Mr. Cherian said the government aimed to empower fisher families to uplift their lives. “The government is working to ensure at least one member in a fisher family is employed in a sector other than fisheries. The Thozhil Theeram scheme will help fulfil that dream. The project will infuse new energy into coastal areas. The best example of this is the recently launched seafood restaurant at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram,” Mr. Cherian said.
