Lok Sabha Question No. 2668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Construction of Sea Wall in Coastal Areas of Ernakulam district of Kerala
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2668 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5TH AUGUST, 2025

## Construction of Sea Wall in Coastal Areas of Ernakulam district of Kerala

## 2668. Shri Hibi Eden:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposals for the construction of a sea wall to protect the coastal areas of Ernakulam district in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the number of such proposals are pending with the Government and the steps being taken by the Government for their approval;
- (c) the areas in Ernakulam district which are under consideration of the Government for such construction;
- (d)  whether any  specific  changes  and  improvements  are  expected  in  the  two  coastal villages of Ernakulam district that have been selected by the Government under climateresilient coastal villages;
- (e) whether the timeline for the completion of the development of these two villages in Ernakulam  district  has  been  finalized  and  if  so,  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be completed;
- (f) whether the fund allocated for 100 climate-resilient coastal villages in the country will be sufficient for their comprehensive development; and
- (g) if so, the total funds sanctioned and allocated amount and total financial allocation for each village and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

(a):  The flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Matysa Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY) implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India envisages  various infrastructure  facilities  including  construction/expansion  of  fishing  harbours  and  fish landing centres. The fishing harbours and fish landing centres developed under PMMSY inter  alia comprise  of  need  based  waterside  and  landside  facilities  like  breakwaters, training  walls  and  groynes  primarily  to  create  shelter  and  tranquil  basin  for  smooth operations of fishery activities, protect the lives and assets of fishermen during the rough weather and natural calamities.   In addition,  the  Climate  Resilient  Coastal  Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) initiative of PMMSY inter alia envisages shore protection works like short  groyne  or  any  technologically  advance  structures  as  one  of  the  facilities  for development along with other activities based on the local needs.

As standalone shore protection works like seawalls, groynes etc. are not covered under the  fisheries  development  scheme  implemented  by  the  Department  of  Fisheries, Government of India, no proposal received by this Department for the construction of a sea wall to protect the coastal areas of Ernakulam district in Kerala.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.

(d): The Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to develop the existing 100 fishermen villages situated close to the coastline in various States and Union Territories (UTs), including Kerala,  into  Climate  Resilient  Coastal  Fishermen  Villages  (CRCFV),  to  make  them economically vibrant fishermen villages. It envisages need-based interventions focused on promoting climate resilience through creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities, developing fisheries infrastructure, enhancing safety and security for fishermen, fostering fisheries entrepreneurship, and improving the quality of life in coastal fishing villages. Under this component, six coastal villages have been approved to Kerala which include two villages in Ernakulum district namely Njarakkal and Edavanakkad. Based on the gap analysis study, and the DPR received from the State, the proposal of the Government of Kerala for the development of these six villages at a total cost of Rs 12 crores have been approved and the first installment of Rs 3 crores have been released. The Government of Kerala has informed that the specific changes and improvements expected include the construction of hygienic fish markets to enhance fish marketing standards and fisherfolk income, installation of marine solar-grade lighting for safer and efficient fishing activities, distribution  of  fish  vending  kiosks  to  support  fisherwomen's  livelihoods,  promotion  of brackish  water  aquaculture  to  increase  fish  availability  and  biodiversity,  and  the establishment  of  a  dedicated  fishermen  support  center  for  weather  warnings,  safety measures, and fish catch trends.

(e):  The Administrative Approval for two villages in Ernakulam district has been issued in January, 2025. The Government of Kerala informed that the works are in progress and shall be completed in one year.

(f)  &  (g):      The  development  of  CRCFV  has  been taken up under the  Central  Sector Scheme Component of PMMSY with a unit cost of Rs 200 lakh per fishing village, and the entire cost (100%) is met by the Government of India. Need-based infrastructure and livelihood  support  programmes  to  be  taken  up  against  the  outlay  are  identified  and prioritized for each village through detailed gap analysis study. Additionally, the guidelines of the CRCFV component includes provisions for convergence with various Central and State schemes, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund and other such sources to maximize the outcomes and utilize financial resources effectively. A total of ₹12 crore has been sanctioned to the State, based on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted by the State Government, for the development of six villages-including two in Ernakulam District-at ₹2 crore per village. Of this, ₹3 crore has already been released as the first instalment

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