Minister inaugurates development works at two fishing harbours
Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor inaugurated development projects at the Puthiyappa and Koyilandy fishing harbours in Kerala. The projects include new auction halls, cold storage units, and infrastructure improvements aimed at supporting the local fishing community.
Why it matters
Government investment in fishing infrastructure is vital for the economic security and living standards of coastal communities.
Minister inaugurates development works at two fishing harbours left Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor inaugurating the second phase of the Koyilandy fishing harbour project and the coastal roads on October 23. K. Ragesh K. Ragesh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fqe90o/article71616963.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80692_23_10_2026_19_32_52_2_24TVKZKOILANDIHARBAR51.JPG K Ragesh Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor inaugurating the second phase of the Koyilandy fishing harbour project and the coastal roads on Friday. The ₹21.7-crore Puthiyappa fishing harbour project includes construction of auction halls, parking facilities and internal roads. The ₹20.90-crore second phase of the Koyilandy harbour project includes a finger jetty and cold storage unit. Kozhikode The Keralam government is prioritising infrastructure development in the fisheries sector, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor said. Inaugurating the works completed at the Puthiyappa fishing harbour under a development project implemented with the participation of the Central and State governments on Friday (October 23), the Minister said coastal development was a key priority of the government.
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