DC promises to address concerns of Bengre traditional fishermen

They have been protesting against the proposed coastal berth project saying it snatches their livlihood

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra on Saturday reportedly promised to address the concerns of traditional fishermen being affected by the coastal berth project at Bengre near here, including alternative space for berthing boats and houses for eight fishermen. A statement from Phalguni Sampradayika Meenugarara Sangh, Bengre, here, said Dr. Rajendra directed the Mangaluru Assistant Commissioner and the tahsildar to issue orders handing over land identified for berthing boats from the Ports Department to the Fisheries Department in three days. He also asked both the departments to rehabilitate eight families losing their houses for the project at the same village. Besides asking officials to resolve the problems of those engaged in drying fish at the place now identified for coastal berth, the DC also directed officials to ensure jobs generated from the coastal berth project were given to project displaced people.