Valiyathura Pier Collapse Continues to Hit Local Fishers
The collapse of the Valiyathura Pier in Kerala has severely impacted the livelihood of local fishermen. Individuals like Gilbert Raju are struggling to survive while waiting for government reconstruction efforts.
Why it matters
It highlights the vulnerability of coastal infrastructure and the economic instability faced by marginalized communities dependent on maritime resources.
For 42-year-old Gilbert Raju, fishing is more than a livelihood it’s a way of life. But after the collapse of Kerala’s historic Valiyathura Pier in 2024, the hearing and speech-impaired fisherman has been struggling to make ends meet. As fishers wait for the pier to be rebuilt, Gilbert continues to rely on odd jobs, government assistance and hope for a return to the sea.
The article reports on a local infrastructure issue and its human impact without political spin or loaded language.
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