Renovation of three fish markets in the district Puthenchantha at Varkala, Nadukadu at Kattakada and Panachamoodu at Parassala formally got under way on Thursday. Fisheries Minister J. Mercykutty Amma, who launched the works, also inaugurated various roads in the Varkala and Chirayinkeezhu Assembly constituencies through videoconferencing. The fish markets in Thiruvananthapuram figure among 65 such facilities across the State that are being renovated at Rs. 193 crore sanctioned through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board. The Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation is the the executing agency. Facilities The markets will have dedicated space for retail outlets, butcher stalls, cold storage system, preparation room, toilets and loading. Anti-skid floor tiles will be laid on the main blocks of the markets. The markets will also be equipped with leachate treatment plant, drainage system, freezer and parking space.
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