Fishermen Leader Chethan Bengre (second right) addresses media in Mangaluru on Wednesday
Since wholesale and commission-based fish trading takes place inside the port, the daily influx of over 200 vehicles from other states is causing severe traffic congestion.
Mangaluru Trawl Boat Fishermen’s Association president Rajesh Puthran said that the sluggish pace of the work is causing daily struggles for fishermen. It is also adversely affecting fishing activities and the daily operations of the port, he added. To reduce this crowding at the existing harbour, the leaders suggested relocating this market to a three acre plot belonging to College of Fisheries, Ekkur, in the city. They expressed that the chief minister’s announcement regarding this in the cabinet meeting, along with the introduction of several other schemes for fisheries, has raised hopes for development among the fishing community. Purse Seine Fishermen Association former president Mohan Bengre was present.