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Hans India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rs 7.59 cr financial aid to fishermen
Vizianagaram: Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas announced that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aims to improve the living standards of fishermen through the launch of the 'Matsyakara Sevalo' initiative. As part of this program, the compensation for the fishing ban period has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000, fulfilling a promise made during the elections. On Monday, the minister inaugurated the program at the Collectorate Auditorium, where he distributed financial assistance totalling Rs 7.59 crore to 3,796 coastal fishermen in the district. Each fisherman received Rs 20,000. The cheques were presented by Minister Kondapalli Srinivas along with MLAs Lokam Nagamadhavi, Pusapati Aditi Gajapati, MLC I Raghu Raju, and district collector Dr BR Ambedkar. During the event, Minister Srinivas stated that across the state, Rs 259 crore is being allocated as compensation for the fishing ban to 129,718 fishermen. Monthly pensions are being provided to 68,396 fishermen, and an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 10 lakh is given in the event of deaths while fishing. Additionally, a fuel subsidy of Rs 9 per litre is being offered. The government is also establishing 10 fish landing centres and 5 fishing harbours, while promoting seed fish production through women's weed culture initiatives. The Minister highlighted that Andhra Pradesh contributes 29% of the country's fish production.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Every promise will be fulfilled: Minister Bharath
Amaravati: Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing TG Bharath assured that every promise made during elections will be fulfilled without fail. In a statement on Sunday, the Minister announced that as part of the election promises, 'Matsyakara Sevalo' scheme has been launched, increasing financial assistance for fishermen during fishing ban period from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and releasing the funds. He stated that this scheme will benefit 1,29,178 fishing families. The government has taken this decision to provide financial support to fishermen to prevent hardships during sea fishing ban period, he said. Bharath questioned the previous government's claim of spending Rs 300 crore under the Fish Andhra programme, asking if even a single fishing family had benefited from it. He highlighted that in 2014, the Telugu Desam government was the first to introduce financial assistance for fishing families during the fishing ban period, and with the arrival of the coalition government, the fate of fishermen has changed. He noted that between 2014 and 2019, Rs 788 crore was spent on the welfare of fishermen. The Minister stated that monthly pensions are being provided to 68,396 fishermen in the state, and in case of a fisherman's death during fishing, Rs 10 lakh is paid as ex gratia. Additionally, a subsidy of Rs 9 per liter of diesel is provided for boats used for fishing, he said. He mentioned that Andhra Pradesh leads in fish exports and that 29 percent of the country's fish wealth comes from the state, with 555 fishing villages in Andhra Pradesh. He added that 16.5 lakh people are employed through fishery products. The minister emphasised that fish farming offers numerous benefits and encouraged people to consume fish to stay healthy.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
13,077 fishermen get assistance in Krishna dist
Vijayawada: Krishna district Collector DK Balaji along with APSRTC chairman and former MP Konakalla Narayana and other officials distributed cheques worth Rs 26.15 crore to fishermen at the district Collectorate in Machilipatnam on Saturday. Collector Balaji said that the district administration has identified 13,077 fishermen eligible for the financial assistance during the fishing ban period. He said the State government launched Matsyakara Sevalo scheme to provide Rs 20,000 assistance to the fishermen families. He said the Central government imposes fishing ban every year from April 15 to June 14 during breeding period. The district administration conducted survey in coastal mandals of Machilipatnam, Koduru, Nagayalanka and Kruttivennu and noticed that 13,077 fishermen are eligible for the financial assistance and there are 2,263 boats in these mandals. Rs 26.15 crore was credited into the bank accounts of the fishermen. Referring to ornamental fishing, the Collector said a team has been sent to Tamil Nadu to study fishing and a report will be submitted on it. He said the district administration will take steps to promote ornamental fishing once the report is presented. APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana said the State government has increased the aid to the fishermen from Rs 4,000 to Rs 20,000. He said the aid will be useful to the fishermen during the ban period for two months.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Matsyakara Sevalo benefits 1.29 lakh fishermen: CM
Etcherla (Srikakulam district): Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched Matsyakara Sevalo (fishermen's welfare) scheme at Budagatlapalem village in Etcherla Assembly constituency on Saturday. He personally handed over Rs 20,000 financial assistance to each fisherman family in Turada Appanna and Alupalli Tavitayya on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Naidu said that the lives of fishermen had started to improve after the NDA government came to power in Andhra Pradesh. He said that as promised during the elections, they were coming to the rescue of the fishing community during the fishing-ban period by doubling the relief amount to Rs 20,000 per family. Approximately, Rs 259 crore has been disbursed to around 1,29,178 fishermen families under the scheme, he added. He pointed out that, unlike past rulers who governed remotely by pressing buttons, he believed in personally meeting people and understanding their problems firsthand. He reiterated that ensuring welfare of all was his mission. 'Some people exploit your efforts by owning boats and taking away a significant share of your earnings. I am here to support you," Naidu said and added that the community had always stood behind the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He highlighted that it was the TDP government that in 2014 introduced compensation during the fishing ban period and spent ₹788 crore on fishermen's welfare between 2014 and 2019. The Chief Minister pointed out that Andhra Pradesh tops in fish exports, contributing 29 per cent to the nation's fish production and 32 per cent to fish exports. The sector employs about 16.5 lakh people in the State, he added.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra CM Naidu to launch ‘Matsyakara Sevalo' for fishers today
VIJAYAWADA: The stage is set for the launch of the Matsyakara Sevalo scheme by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday, aimed at financially supporting fishermen during the 61-day fishing ban from April 15 to June 14. Under the scheme, Rs 20,000 will be provided to each of the 1,29,178 fishing families across 12 coastal districts, with the government allocating Rs 258 crore for this purpose. The launch of the scheme will take place at Budagatlapalem village in Etcherla mandal of Srikakulam district. Naidu will arrive at Budagatlapalem by noon, visit a local temple, and engage with fishermen to discuss challenges faced during the ban period. He will address a public meeting before departing for Visakhapatnam by helicopter, and then to Vijayawada by special flight by 5 pm. District officials have finalised arrangements for distributing the aid under the Matsyakara Sevalo scheme, fulfilling an NDA manifesto promise to double the previous government's Rs 10,000 aid to Rs 20,000 to fishermen. The coalition government, in its 10-month tenure, has prioritised fishermen's welfare, building on its 2014-19 legacy when it introduced financial aid during the fishing ban and spent Rs 788 crore on fishermen's welfare, including nets, boats, and iceboxes. It also established six residential schools for fishermen's children in districts like Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. Since 2024, the government has provided monthly pensions to 68,396 fishermen, Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for families of fishermen who die during fishing, and Rs 9 fuel subsidy per litre for boats, with Rs 50 crore allocated for 23,062 boats. Other plans include installing two-way communication systems on 4,484 boats, and constructing nine fishing harbours and seven fish landing centres with Rs 2,160 crore. An aqua park in Nizampatnam of Bapatla district is also in progress. The government's broader welfare efforts include increasing pension to Rs 4,000 and providing free gas cylinders under Deepam 2.0. These initiatives underscore the State's commitment to inclusive growth.
