(a) whether a large number of fishermen living along the coastal areas in the country including
Tamil Nadu and Kerala are adversely affected by `Sea Erosion` after the Tsunami;
(b) if so. the steps taken/being taken by the Government to save the livelihood of such fishermen;
(c) whether the Government proposes to provide any special package to the affected fishermen;
(d) is so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)to(e); There are no reports of any large scale adverse effects on fishermen along the coastal areas
of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on account of sea erosion. However, there are only scattered reports of such
erosion in a few places.The concerned State Governments undertake necessary conservation works in the
affected areas.