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Fishermen Get Aid Amidst Welfare Push
8 Jun
Summary
- Ministers distributed fishing ban period relief to fishermen.
- Government plans blue economy zone and sea weed cultivation.
- 27,250 families to receive ₹8,000 each as assistance.
Fisheries Minister A. Srinath and Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar recently distributed fishing ban period relief assistance to fishermen in Kanniyakumari district. This initiative is part of broader welfare measures aimed at the State's fishing community.
Key welfare initiatives planned include the modernization of deep sea fishing, promotion of sea weed cultivation, and processing of seafoods. Additionally, the coastal area from Kanniyakumari to Rameswaram is designated as a blue economy zone. Kanniyakumari district, with its significant fishing population and extensive coastline, is a focus for these developments.
A total of 27,250 fishermen families from the west coast of Kanniyakumari district are set to receive ₹8,000 each as financial relief during the fishing ban period. The government also acknowledged issues such as sea erosion and house damages, promising to address fishermen's grievances and find solutions.
