Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday disbursed over Rs 262 crore under ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo’ (in the service of fishermen) scheme for the benefit of over 1.3 lakh fishermen families across the state during the annual fishing ban period.
Fishing in the sea is banned between April 15 and June 15 every year to facilitate breeding, Naidu said, addressing a public meeting at Tummalapenta village in Nellore district.
“The chief minister extended a financial aid of Rs 261.5 crore to 1.3 lakh fishermen families during the fishing ban period,” a press release said.
The state offers financial aid of Rs 20,000 to each eligible fisherman’s family.
“The government is committed to ensuring that fishermen’s families do not face hardship during the annual fishing ban period, and financial assistance is being provided directly to beneficiaries,” Naidu said.
He noted that the government has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 505 crore to the fishermen’s familiesAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday disbursed over Rs 262 crore under ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo’ (in the service of fishermen) scheme for the benefit of over 1.3 lakh fishermen families across the state during the annual fishing ban period.
Fishing in the sea is banned between April 15 and June 15 every year to facilitate breeding, Naidu said, addressing a public meeting at Tummalapenta village in Nellore district.
“The chief minister extended a financial aid of Rs 261.5 crore to 1.3 lakh fishermen families during the fishing ban period,” a press release said.
The state offers financial aid of Rs 20,000 to each eligible fisherman’s family.
“The government is committed to ensuring that fishermen’s families do not face hardship during the annual fishing ban period, and financial assistance is being provided directly to beneficiaries,” Naidu said.
He noted that the government has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 505 crore to the fishermen’s families Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
