Date:31/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/31/stories/2008103158770300.htm

Kerala - Kochi

Flats for fisherfolks

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: As part of providing safe housing for fisherfolks, the district administration is planning to construct flats for 486 fishermen families.

The Kerala State Housing Board has drawn up a proposal worth Rs. 2.80 crore for this purpose.

This is presently under the consideration of the government. Land has already been identified in seven villages - Kuzhuppilly, Edavanakkadu , Nayarambalam, Njarackal, Elamkkunnappuzha, Kumbalanghi and Chellanam- for constructing flats. Each flat would have a built up space of 350 sq ft.