Mangalore : Dakshina Kannada district Sand Boat Workers Association president Jithendra J Suvarna speaking at the press meet held at Hotel Woodland Hall on Jan 17, Monday said that, the government new CRZ rule is cheating the people who earn their living through silt removal from the sea.
He also said that, many families will suffer through this new CRZ rule. There are many traditional sand removal workers in the coastal region and their problem will retard the districts development.
The government had earlier given concession for many people during the implementation of various rule and hence he urged the state and central government to provide concession for the people of coastal region who live through this profession with the implementation of the rule.
The government must also remember that the rule will not only benefit the sand workers but also help the river water to flow easily to the sea, he added.
Association voice president Purushotham Mally, general secretary Nazeer, Treasurer Walter Lobo and Joint Secretary Ravi Paul Ferrao were present at the press meet.