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Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) is exploring the possibility of placing artificial reefs along the Kerala coast.
Based on the encouraging results of the pilot project conducted off Vizhinjam Coast, KSCADC will undertake underwater studies before implementing the project State-wide.
Around 300 RCC pyramidal modules and enriching materials were placed underwater off the Vizhinjam coast in July 2012.
Fishing scheme
The 16th board meeting of the Corporation also decided to extend the benefits of deep sea fishing scheme to 150 more traditional fishing crafts.
Already, 350 traditional crafts were provided with equipment worth Rs 40,000 under the scheme for deep sea fishing.
They include insulated boxes to suit stay fishing, GPS for navigation, life jackets, artificial baits, gears and other accessories. Around 650 more families will benefit under the scheme.
The State Fisheries Minister K. Babu chaired the meeting. Fisheries Secretary James Varghese, Director of Fisheries C.A. Latha, Managing Director of KSCADC K. Ampady, director board members Veli Varghese, Anil Kalathil and U.S. Balan participated.
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