15 Truckloads of Waste Eliminated During Cleanliness Drive at Junglighat Fish Landing Centre

Sri Vijaya Puram | March 31, 2026

The Department of Fisheries, in affiliation with the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council, carried out a complete cleanliness drive on the Fish Landing Centre, Junglighat, aimed toward making certain public well being, sustaining fish high quality, and selling sustainable fisheries practices.

The drive was performed in two phases—first in February 2026 and later from March 26 to twenty-eight—with energetic participation from departmental officers and members of the native fishermen neighborhood. During the drive, massive portions of accrued waste have been cleared from the positioning, together with ghost nets, discarded and damaged thermocol, and elements of broken boats.

Officials knowledgeable {that a} whole of 15 truckloads of waste have been eliminated in the course of the train, marking a big step in direction of enhancing environmental administration and operational effectivity on the touchdown centre.

As a part of the initiative, consciousness programmes have been additionally performed for native fishers, highlighting the significance of correct waste disposal. Fishermen have been urged to keep away from dumping waste into the ocean or surrounding areas, with emphasis on defending marine ecosystems and sustaining a clear and sustainable atmosphere.

The Department of Fisheries reiterated its dedication to persevering with such initiatives in collaboration with native our bodies and stakeholders to reinforce cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure at fisheries touchdown centres throughout the islands.