Maharashtra Government Sanctions ₹136.76 Crore For Karanja Harbour Development

The Maharashtra government has approved money to improve Karanja Fishing Harbour in Uran.

The project will cost ₹136.76 crore.

Workers are expected to begin in November.

They will remove mud and silt from the harbour and make its entrance wider.

A new 370-metre wall will also be built.

Silt has made it difficult for boats to move during low tide.

Fishermen sometimes wait four to six hours to unload their fish.

The project will also add buildings, auction centres, cold storage and other facilities.

Officials say the improvements will help thousands of fishermen in Raigad district.