Make sure readiness, Trenggono assesses a number of prospective KNMP locations in the Riau Islands

Jakarta – Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, has checked a number of candidates for the construction of the Red and White Fishers Village (KNMP) in the Riau Islands. This visit aims to ensure the readiness of prospective locations as well as the realization of strategic programs. Trenggono emphasized that the assessment phase is important, so that the selected location is truly according to needs and can be realized immediately to improve the welfare of coastal communities. In addition, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is also aimed at implementing the program to be carried out this year after the implementation of the selection phases of prospective development locations in different coastal areas of Indonesia. Browse to continue the content “This program is a direct direction for President Prabowo subianto to increase the productivity and well -being of coastal communities. We need to make sure this program runs correctly and helpful,” Trenggono said in a written statement Wednesday (27/82025). Furthermore, Trenggono explained that KNMP is a program to change the face of traditional fishing villages to be more modern and productive through infrastructure that supports fisheries activities to social infrastructure in one area, such as dock, hygienic fish markets, cold storage, fish auction stores (TPI), to culinary areas. “With this facility, we want the coastal area to be more organized, productive to produce high competitive fishing products, so that the supply chain of marine products can be stronger and beneficial for fishermen,” Trenggono said. This change also invited the enthusiasm of the community. Hasan, a fisherman at the brake, KNMP place, expressed his hope for improving facilities and infrastructure that would be realized in his environment. “We are really waiting for the existence of this fishing village. During this time there are many obstacles, ranging from insufficient residences to trouble storing catches. If there is a fishing village with full facilities, it will definitely help our lives,” he said. (Anl/Ega)