Transponders fixed in 672 fishing boats from Uppada for rescue operations - The HinduPublished - May 02, 2026 12:59 am IST - PITHAPURAMA view of Uppada fish landing centre in Kakinada district. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENTTransponders have been installed to 672 fishing boats being operating from the Uppada coast in Kakinada district to trace their position in the sea for any rescue operation in the event of need during fishing, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has said. In an official release on the initiatives in his constituency of Pithapuram, Mr. Pawan Kalyan on Friday said; “The Konapapapeta village in U.Kothapalli Mandal has been developed under the Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) initiative to tackle climate change and its impact on the livelihood of the fisherfolk, shoreline protection”. Alternative livelihood opportunities will also be explored in the CRCFC village. Published - May 02, 2026 12:59 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }