Sri Vijaya Puram, April 1: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands has urged the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration for immediate intervention to resolve the ongoing crisis at the Modern Fish Market, Mohanpura, which has severely impacted the livelihoods of local fishermen.

The Modern Fish Market was constructed under the Central Government’s Blue Revolution scheme to provide a space for fish vending. Upon completion, its management was entrusted to the Port Blair Municipal Council through an MoU signed with the Fisheries Department on 15th June, 2020. As per the agreement, Municipal Council was responsible for covering all operational expenses, including electricity and water charges.