Fishers flag safety gaps, call for quick-response rescue service
The Hindu·3h ago·Concern
What Happened
Fishermen in Kozhikode's Beypore harbour have urged the Fisheries department to establish a rapid disaster response unit after the Karunya marine ambulance, commissioned in January 2021 for ₹6 crore, went out of service due to fitness issues without alternative arrangements, leaving fishers vulnerable during emergencies.
Key Entities
KozhikodeBeypore fishing harbourKarunya marine ambulanceFisheries department₹6 crore