Chapora Jetty Gets Major Push: Fisheries Minister Halarnkar Inaugurates Renovated Auction Hall
siolim — Giving a major boost to the local fishing economy, Minister for Fisheries Shri Nilkant Halarnkar on Thursday inaugurated the newly renovated Auction Hall at Chapora Jetty, Chapora, Bardez.
\Minister was joined by Siolim MLA Smt. Delilah Lobo, Director of Fisheries Dr. Shamila Monteiro, officials of the Fisheries Department and members of the local fishing community.The renovated auction hall has been upgraded to provide a cleaner, more organised and hygienic space for daily fish auction, addressing a long-standing demand of fishermen and fish vendors who operate from the Chapora jetty.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Halarnkar said the government is committed to strengthening fisheries infrastructure across the state. He noted that Chapora is one of the key fishing hubs of North Goa and improved facilities like the auction hall will ensure better price realisation for fishermen and better facilities for buyers.Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo said the renovation will directly benefit the fishermen of Chapora, Siolim and Anjuna, and will streamline the entire auction process.
She added that further development works at the jetty are being pursued to provide safe berthing and modern amenities for the fishing community.The Fisheries Department said the new hall will improve sanitation, reduce congestion during morning auctions, and create a more transparent trading environment.Fishermen present on the occasion welcomed the development and thanked the Minister and MLA for delivering on the assurance.
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