Organise a camp for the Gabit community in Konkan: Maha Minister Save
A meeting was held in the Mantralaya (secretariat) during the day under the chairmanship of Minister Save regarding the establishment of an Economic Development Corporation for the Gabit community. The community has been pressing for the setting up of the corporation for itd overall economic upliftment.
Save said the government will make positive efforts in this regard.
Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane, MLA Nilesh Rane, Principal Secretary of the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department Vinita Ved Singal, as well as representatives of the Gabit Samaj Sanghatana were present in this meeting.
The Gabit community mainly resides in Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri districts of Konkan as well as in Mumbai.
Minister Rane said the Gabit community is traditionally dependent on fishing and related businesses. With the changing times and modernisation, their traditional businesses are facing many challenges. It is necessary to establish the independent corporation for the social and economic benefit of the community.
He said the corporation would bring the Gabit community into modern businesses, providing them with training and financial assistance. UNI VKB SSP
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