Azheekal Fishing Harbour

Azheekal Fishing Harbour is located near Azheekal in the Kollam district of Kerala. The name "Azheekal" comes from the Malayalam word "Aazhee", which means "confluence". ^[1]

Management and development

The Danish Bureau of Harbours is in charge of the construction and upkeep of the harbor. ^[2]

• Modernization and Funding: The harbor is funded by the State and Central Government, whose engagement in modernization and development, projects could acquire funding through the Prince Modri Matsya Sampada Yojana, NABARD, etc. ^{[3] [4]}

• Maintenance dredging: Due to the location, dredging must take location and be carried out on a regular basis to maintain dredging, to provide sufficient depth for fishing boats in the harbor. This is a necessary conduct and operation of the State Government. ^[5]

Economic and social contributions

The Azheekal Fishing Harbour has importance to the local economy based on fishing.

• Contribution of fisheries: The harbour offers favourable conditions for fishing vessels, thus supporting the local fishing community and enhancing fish production in the district. ^[6]

• Provision of infrastructures: The harbour has several necessary infrastructures such as auction halls, ice and cold storage, storage, etc. To assist fishermen in maintaining the freshness and value. ^[2]

References

1. "General-PMMSY - Alappad Azheekal Fishing Harbour (Kayamkulam FH) - Maintenance dredging". e-Tendering System, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 November 2025. GENERAL-PMMSY - Alappad Azheekal Fishing Harbour (Kayamkulam FH) - Maintenance dredging-General Civil Work
2. "HARBOUR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT". Kannur District, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 November 2025. The Harbour Engineering Department (HED) is specialized in the investigation, planning, execution and monitoring various projects in coastal area. It is a service department to the Fisheries, Port and Tourism departments in the area of their infrastructure development.
3. "GENERAL-PMMSY - Alappad Azheekal Fishing Harbour (Kayamkulam FH) - Maintenance dredging". e-Tendering System, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
4. "Nabard- Ridf Xxviii Modernisation Of Alappad Azheekal Fishing Harbour". Tendershark (Tender Aggregator citing HED document). Retrieved 11 November 2025. Nabard Ridf Xxviii Modernisation Of Alappad Azheekal (Kayamkulam) Fishing Harbour In Kollam District Construction Of...
5. "Action for drudging in Azheekal fishing harbour / അഴീക്കൽ തുറമുഖത്ത് ഡ്രഡ്ജിംഗ് നടത്തുന്നതിന് നടപടി". Kerala Legislative Assembly Proceedings (KLA - 13). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
6. FISHERIES HAND BOOK 2020 (PDF). Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala. 2020. pp. 66–71.