[Reader-list] Fish workers to raise issues during campaign

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Fish workers to raise issues during campaign
http://www.thehindu.com/2010/10/05/stories/2010100556950300.htm
Special Correspondent

Kozhikode: The National Fish Workers' Forum (NFWF) and the Kerala
Swatantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation have decided to highlight the
‘lack of fund allotment to the fisheries sector' during the
forthcoming campaign for elections to local bodies.

Federation State president T. Peter and general secretary P.P. John
said at a press conference here on Monday that they would campaign for
funds, through the local bodies, to ensure better living conditions
for fish workers.

The organisations will go ahead with their proposed agitation against
the Central government notification on the use of coastal zones issued
on September 15.

The notification does not permit fishermen to construct houses within
200 metres of the coastal boundary but it gives ‘unlimited access to
the tourists,' they said.

“What is needed is a comprehensive law that would protect the
interests of the community,” they said.

The federation would submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister, UPA
chairperson Sonia Gandhi and leaders of major political parties on
October 15.

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