New wharf to edge out traditional boats.

The construction of a wharf at Thota Bengre, as part of the grand plans to expand the fishing harbour at Bunder, has enthused hundreds of mechanised boat owners. But numerous traditional boat owners are upset.

They feel left out of the development of the fishery harbour as 'our concerns are not taken into account'. They want to be part of the Rs. 100-crore extension project with a provision for docking at the upcoming harbour, particularly at Thota Bengre.

Owners of 150 traditional boats with 2 to 10 HP outboard engines - used for fishing mostly in the shallow waters - have demanded construction of a pond near the wharf with a channel to access it so that the boats can be safely parked there.


THE HINDU