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Rs 340 million project launched to shore up Jakhau port in Gujarat

Jakhau, a major fishing port on the Kutch coast, is poised to emerge as the largest fishing port in Gujarat with the launch of port development programme today.

Gujarat Minister of State for Fisheries Babubhai Bokhiria today laid the foundation stone of the construction of the 1,260- metre long warf wall for anchoring the fishing boats.

Funded by the Union government, the Rs 340 million project will be completed in two years.

The project includes reclamation of 175,000 square metres of land for fishing activities and digging of a 1.5 km-long channel for the movement of boats.

The fish procurement at the port was expected to increase up to 10,000 tonnes per year and can earn foreign exchange to the tune of Rs 5 million. It would generate employment facilities for nearly 10, 000 people.

UNI