Tamil Nadu is launching a ₹1.90 crore pilot project, the first of its kind in India, to replace kerosene-powered outboard motors (OBMs) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engines in 150 fishing boats across Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanniyakumari districts The new engines will reduce carbon monoxide emissions and significantly lower fuel costs The initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and improve fishermen's health The government has also sanctioned subsidies for OBM replacements and commercial LPG cylinders 1ShotNews | #FishingBoats | #Fishing | #Tirunelveli | #Thoothukudi | #Kanniyakumari | #Tamilnadu | #Fishermen |

Suresh Soba

Kanniyakumari•

8 hrs ago

Tamil Nadu is launching a ₹1.90 crore pilot project, the first of its kind in India, to replace kerosene-powered outboard motors (OBMs) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engines in 150 fishing boats across Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanniyakumari districts The new engines will reduce carbon monoxide emissions and significantly lower fuel costs The initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and improve fishermen's health The government has also sanctioned subsidies for OBM replacements and commercial LPG cylinders 1ShotNews | #FishingBoats | #Fishing | #Tirunelveli | #Thoothukudi | #Kanniyakumari | #Tamilnadu | #Fishermen |