T.N. CM Stalin announces special schemes for fishermen in districts surrounding Gulf of Mannar
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (April 7, 2025) announced special livelihood schemes worth ₹216.73 crore, besides developing deep-sea fishing harbours in Thangachimadam, Pamban, and Kundukal at a cost of ₹360 crore, for the benefit of fishermen in the districts surrounding Gulf of Mannar.
Making a suo motu statement under Rule 110 of the Assembly, Stalin told the House that an order had been issued to construct deep-sea fishing harbours at a total cost of ₹150 crore in Thangachimadam and Kundukal, respectively, and another fishing harbour in Pamban at a cost of ₹60 crore.
He announced new schemes that will be implemented at a cost of ₹216.73 crore to improve the livelihood and welfare of fishermen in Tamil Nadu.
“We have issued a Government Order (GO) to build a new fishing harbour at a cost of Rs 150 crore in Thangachimadam to facilitate fishermen from the Gulf of Mannar region to travel towards the South of the Indian Ocean. The work on the harbour will start soon,” Stalin said. He added that Rs 60 crore and Rs 150 crore have already been allotted for two fishing harbours in Pamban and Kunthukkal in Ramanathapuram district.