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- Fishermen in Thiruvananthapuram's Valiyathura are waiting for the restoration of the historic Valiyathura Pier, a section of which collapsed in March 2024.
- The pier, built in 1956, was used by anglers and to launch catamarans, and its collapse has made fishing from it difficult, forcing fishers to set sail from Vizhinjam 14 kilometres away.
- During the ongoing 52-day trawling ban, artisanal fishers like 42-year-old Gilbert Raju depend on such shore-based fishing, but many now earn limited incomes from odd work and government support schemes.
What to watch next
- Any announcement or timeline for restoration of the collapsed Valiyathura Pier
- Impact of the 52-day trawling ban on local fishermen's earnings
- Status of government support such as the Savings Cum Relief scheme payments to fisherfolk
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