Nod for mini fishing harbour in E. Godavari.

The State government has accorded sanction for construction of a mini fishing harbour at Antervedipallipalem in East Godavari district at a cost of Rs. 22.38 crore.

The project is being constructed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with State and Central government funds. The Fisheries Department will allocate funds from Fisheries Development Scheme and Fish Policy. The mini harbour would be completed by October next year, said Commissioner of Fisheries Rama Shankar Naik.

Fishing harbour, also known as Fish Land Centre, will have the facility to halt mechanised boats, storage and auctioning the produce. The Executive Engineer, Godavari Head Works of Dowleswaram, will execute the works.

“A jetty will be constructed at the mini fishing harbour. It will benefit fishermen in East and West Godavari districts,” said Mr. Shankar Naik.

THE HINDU