Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
CM says project to address ‘shortcomings’ in existing ‘Punargeham’ initiative
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has announced plans to launch a new housing project for fishers, as Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan revealed during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday. The new project aims to address the "shortcomings" of the existing 'Punargeham' initiative, which has historically been criticized for providing insufficient funds.
Punargeham, a flagship project of the previous CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, aimed to relocate fishermen families from areas within 50 meters of the tidal line, particularly those exposed to coastal erosion. Under Punargeham, beneficiaries were eligible for a maximum of ₹10 lakh to purchase land, build a house, or acquire both together.
The project had seen around 2,000 houses nearing completion, as Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal had indicated earlier this year. The new UDF government project promises to increase payments to beneficiaries, providing a more comprehensive solution to the concerns raised by the fishing community.
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