Mangalore: MLA J R Lobo assures of addressing Grievances of Fishermen at Old Port

By Robert D Costa
Pics by John V Tauro
Bellevision Media network

Mangalore, 24 May 2013: MLA J R Lobo visited the old port here on Thursday May 23, to listen to the grievances of fishermen and fishmongers.

The fishermen addressed their grievances of lack of berths for their fisheries boats at the old port, although a proposal is long-pending to construct additional berths to anchor at the location.  The mooring facility for fisheries boats is essential during rough seas especially during peak monsoon, which threatens the boats being washed away in high tides without any safety on shore. 
The fishmongers complained that they were being restrained to sell their stocks in the premises which they were doing since several decade.

 

Meanwhile, MLA Lobo assured them of holding a meeting with the authorities of both port and fisheries department to temporarily resolve the issue ahead of monsoon.