Latin Catholic Church urges Kerala govt to fast-track relief for fishers ahead of ‘rough season’
The Latin Catholic Church has called on the Kerala government to expedite relief measures for the fishing community ahead of the challenging southwest monsoon season. Church representatives highlighted the severe impact of the annual trawling ban and rough seas on the livelihoods of fishers. They also emphasized the need for improved safety measures and infrastructure to prevent accidents at local harbors.
- ▪The Church urged the government to fast-track welfare measures for the coastal fishing community.
- ▪Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor acknowledged the financial distress faced by fishers during the season.
- ▪At least 14 fishers have died in accidents at Muthalapozhi harbour since 2022, prompting calls for better safety measures.
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The leadership of the Latin Catholic Church has reportedly urged the UDF-led Kerala government to expedite welfare measures to help the coastal fishing community tide over the loss of livelihood during the southwest monsoon season.Fr Beed Manoj Amado, the Church spokesperson, told reporters after a closed-door meeting at the Bishop’s House on Friday involving Fisheries Minister and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader V.E. Abdul Gafoor and Thiruvananthapuram Archbishop Thomas J Netto that a “rough season” was imminent and the government should fast-track relief measures to alleviate the community’s hardship.
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