Fishermen raise coastal infrastructure issues at grievance meeting in Nagercoil
Fishermen in Nagercoil raised various concerns regarding coastal infrastructure during a grievance meeting. Key issues included requests for housing pattas, ration cards for newly married couples, and repairs to local facilities. Officials responded by promising inspections and actions to address the fishermen's needs.
- ▪Fishermen requested free housing pattas and ration cards for newly married couples.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the repair of high mast electric lights and road facilities in Kurumbanai.
- ▪Officials committed to inspecting the Kovalam panchayat and addressing the fishermen's requests.
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Several concerns focusing on coastal infrastructure facilities were raised during fishermen’s grievance redress meeting held at the Kanniyakumari district collectorate on Friday.The meeting was chaired by Kanniyakumai district collector R.Alagumeena.At the meeting, fishermen sought for free housing pattas to fishing families in Kovalam panchayat and requested ration cards for newly married couples. They also submitted requests seeking repair of high mast electric light at fish landing area in Kurumbanai and the provision of road facilities to Thamaraikulam road located in Kurumbanai area.Fishermen further requested that the open rainwater drain from Simon Colony bridge to Simon Colony church be covered and a footpath be constructed.
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