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Kerala Cabinet Ratifies 52-Day Coastal Trawling Ban and Backs Major Science and Health Projects

Officials say the moratorium will support fish stock regeneration at a critical time of year.

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Overview

  • The cabinet ratified a 52-day coastal trawling ban running from June 9 midnight to July 31 midnight to protect marine resources during the fish breeding season.
  • It approved leasing 10 acres at Thonnakkal to CSIR-NIIST for 90 years without financial obligation to house a ₹215 crore Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship at Bio360 Life Science Park-Phase II.
  • The government granted revised administrative approval for a ₹643.88 crore Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant to be established in Kozhikode.
  • The monthly salary of special public prosecutors was increased from ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 effective January 1, 2025.
  • Approval was given to extend 688 temporary posts under the Land Board for one more year.