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THE ISSUE OF A PORT AND THE FISHER-MEN/WOMEN : WHEN WE NEED THE BOTH

THE ISSUE OF A PORT AND THE FISHER-MEN/WOMEN : WHEN WE NEED THE BOTH I have been reading and tracking this subject for quite some time as it comes in Press and Media from time to time. There are many publications regarding the Vizhinjam port under construction at the Coast Line of Kerala and the local protests on this subject appearing regularly.  I am trying to put a brief summary of the subject matter for digestion of all. What I am observing and saying here is without bias, but this is an issue that needs to be resolved with the fundamental premises as: 1. A port such as Vizhinjam port at the Southern Coast of India is a need for Strategic Reasons for India.   For all Cargo Movement (Containerized Sea Cargo) from and to India whether from European or Middle-East side ( from/to Western Direction of India ) or from and to South-East Asian Directions ( from/to Eastern Direction of India ), normally and mostly have a transhipment ( temporary rest and shifting to another Vess