Union Minister of State for Fisheries Shri. George Kurian visited the Cochin Fisheries Harbour to review the renovation works

Kochi, 27 August 2025: Shri. George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minority Affairs, visited the Cochin Fisheries Harbour today to review the ongoing renovation works. He was accompanied by Shri B. Kasiviswanathan, IRSME, Chairperson, Cochin Port Authority; Shri Satish Honnakkatte, Deputy Chairperson, CoPA; Col. Jassar S.M., Chief Engineer, CoPA; Shri KV Bhagvath Sing, CFH Administrator; along with other senior port officials.

During the visit, the Minister noted that the renovation work is progressing rapidly under the  leadership of the Cochin Port Authority, and that the first phase of the project will be completed soon. Shri Kurian also stated that the revamped Cochin Fisheries Harbour will emerge as a major market hub, equipped with international-standard facilities to handle high- value, export-quality fish.

A meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Minister at the Cochin Port Admin Office to discuss the future development projects of Cochin Port. Shri B. Kasiviswanathan, IRSME, Chairperson, Cochin Port Authority; Shri Satish Honnakkatte, Deputy Chairperson; Shri A. Jayasimha, Chief Mechanical Engineer; Shri B. Bhagyanath, Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer; Col. Jassar S.M., Chief Engineer; Capt. T Muthu Kumar, Deputy Conservator; Shri KV Bhagvath Sing, CFH Administrator; and Shri D. Anil Kumar, Traffic Manager (In-Charge) were present.

After the meeting, the Minister and his delegation visited various sections of Cochin Port by tug.