Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kerala Cabinet Approves Trawling Ban and Infrastructure Projects
The Kerala government made several decisions.
A ban on fishing boats for 52 days, starting in June, was approved to help fish populations.
They're keeping some temporary government jobs and increasing pay for some lawyers.
Also, they're changing a caste name slightly.
The government is also helping to build new research and business centers.
These decisions aim to improve jobs, fairness, and the environment in Kerala.
A 52-day trawling ban has been approved, starting June 9.
Continuation of 688 temporary posts under the revenue department is sanctioned until Dec 31, 2025.
Special public prosecutors' monthly salary in various courts will be revised to Rs 70,000 from Jan 1, 2025.
The caste name 'Ganika' will be modified to 'Ganika/Ganiga'.
Approval for infrastructure development projects, including a Centre for Innovation, was granted.
- Who
- Kerala State Cabinet
- What
- Decisions on fishing ban, government posts, legal salaries, land modifications, and infrastructure projects.
- When
- Announced on Thursday; with various implementation dates
- Where
- Kerala, various locations
- Why
- To address various needs including resource management, infrastructure, and legal services.
- Trawling Ban Duration
- 52 days
- Trawling Ban Start Date
- June 9
- Special Prosecutor Salary
- Rs 70,000
- Revenue Department Posts Extension
- Until Dec 31, 2025
- Land for Innovation Centre
- 10 acres