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more-inFisheries Minister J.
Mercykutty Amma has said that an offshore breakwater will be constructed at Poonthura. Speaking on the occasion, Ms.
Mercykutty Amma said that while a fishing harbour had been a longstanding demand of the residents of Poonthura, the region stood to suffer immensely by its construction. Around 200 dependants would be absorbed into the police force and others would be provided employment at the Vizhinjam fishing harbour. Ms.
Mercykutty Amma also said that Matsyafed (Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd.) is likely to take over fish auctions at harbours. The fishing harbour at Vizhinjam and the seaport that is being constructed have affected the coastal belt until Shanghumughom,” she said..