Pinarayi Vijayam hands over 348 flats to coastal families displaced by port project
advertisement'These safe, modern homes ensure a life of dignity for coastal families relocated due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam project,' the Chief Minister added.
The Punargeham scheme, launched by the Kerala government, is specifically aimed at providing secure and sustainable housing for families who have lost their homes to coastal erosion or development projects such as the Vizhinjam port.The newly allotted flats are fully equipped with modern amenities and designed to offer a sustainable living environment, ensuring long-term security and improved quality of life for the affected fisherfolk communities.- EndsManogna M Jagadeesh
IN THIS STORY#Kerala
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India Today
08-08-2025
- India Today
Pinarayi Vijayam hands over 348 flats to coastal families displaced by port project
In a major step towards rehabilitating families displaced by sea erosion and the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced the handover of 348 flats under the state's Punargeham housing announcement was made by the Chief Minister through his official X account, where he stated, 'Another promise to our fisherfolk fulfilled.' He said that a total of 332 flats at Muttathara in Thiruvananthapuram and 16 flats at Unnial in Tanur, Malappuram, have been handed over to beneficiaries under the scheme. advertisement'These safe, modern homes ensure a life of dignity for coastal families relocated due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam project,' the Chief Minister added. The Punargeham scheme, launched by the Kerala government, is specifically aimed at providing secure and sustainable housing for families who have lost their homes to coastal erosion or development projects such as the Vizhinjam newly allotted flats are fully equipped with modern amenities and designed to offer a sustainable living environment, ensuring long-term security and improved quality of life for the affected fisherfolk communities.- EndsManogna M Jagadeesh IN THIS STORY#Kerala
New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- New Indian Express
CM Vijayan hands over 332 new homes to displaced fisherfolk in Muttathara
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In A relief to hundreds of displaced fisherman families, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday handed over keys of newly bult houses to 332 beneficiaries at a function held at Muttathara in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Inaugurating the event, the chief minister said that Kerala with its long coastline faces numerous challenges related to climate and sea erosion. 'The fisherfolk are forced to live close to the sea making them vulnerable to environmental hazards because of the nature of their occupation. The Punargeham scheme was launched to provide safe housing to such communities,' he said. Prathyasa — flat complex for fishermen under Punargeham scheme — was launched in February 2022. Each flat was built at a cost of Rs 20 lakh and includes a hall, kitchen and two bedrooms. The units are estimated to have a market value of Rs 30 lakh. The beneficiaries, most of whom displaced by Cyclone Ockhi, have been residing at Valiyathura godown and school premises. They have been rehabilitated under the scheme. Among the recipients are 162 families who were previously living in rented accommodations, 19 families under government quota, and 133 families approved by the district-level committee. The flat complex has come up on 8 acres of land handed over by the Dairy Department and was constructed at a cost of Rs 81 crore by Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS). Environmental clearance has been granted to construct 18 more flats at Muttathara. The Punargeham scheme, since its launch in December 2019, aims to rehabilitate families living within 50 metres of the high-tide line. Since the launch, the government has given administrative sanction worth Rs 2,450 crore. As many as 9,104 beneficiaries have expressed willingness to relocate under the scheme. As many as 4,421 families have received approval from the district-level committees and around 2488 families have been rehabilitated.
News18
07-08-2025
- News18
Kerala CM announces handover of 348 flats to rehabilitate coastal families
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (PTI) In a significant step towards rehabilitating coastal families affected by sea erosion and the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday announced the handover of 348 flats under the Punargeham housing initiative. The CM shared the update on his official X account, stating, 'Another promise to our fisherfolk fulfilled." 'Under the Punargeham project, 332 flats at Muttathara and 16 more at Unnial, Tanur, have been handed over. These safe, modern homes ensure a life of dignity for coastal families relocated due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam project," he said. The Punargeham scheme, launched by the state government, aims to provide secure housing for families displaced by coastal erosion and development projects. view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
