The state government has planned for the construction of a modern fishing jetty at Adhuan-Chudamani ghat of Gamei river which flows in this block of Bhadrak district at an expense of Rs 60 crore.
The matter came to light after Basudevpur MLA Bishnubrata Routray undertook a field visit to the proposed site of the fishing jetty and held discussions with department officials, members of fishermen’s associations and local residents, Wednesday. Routray said that a modern fishing jetty will be constructed at Adhuan-Chudamani ghat of the river at a plan outlay of Rs 60 crore.
The fishing jetty will have permanent facilities for berthing and parking fishing boats and motor launches. It will also have a fish trading centre where fishermen can buy and sell their harvested fish. The construction of the jetty will benefit over 10,000 fishermen and the members of various fishermen’s associations and help them earn a better livelihood.
He said a proposal regarding construction of the fishing jetty has been sent to the Central government seeking its approval as the river flows into the sea. Tehsildar Soubhagya Panda, district fisheries officer Prakash Nayak, block marine extension officer-cum- assistant fisheries officer Subham Ranbadia and assistant fisheries officer Lakshmirani Marndi accompanied the MLA during his visit.