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New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Naidu fulfilled another poll promise with ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo': Minister S Savitha
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has fulfilled another election promise by implementing the Matsyakarula Sevalo scheme, said Minister for BC Welfare S Savitha. In a press release on Sunday, she emphasised that Naidu's goal is to ensure the comprehensive development of the fishing community. Earlier, fishermen used to get Rs 10,000 aid for the fishing ban period. Recognising their economic challenges, Naidu promised to increase the aid to Rs 20,000. Fulfilling the promise, the government has disbursed Rs 259 crore to 1,29,178 fishermen families across Andhra Pradesh under the Matsyakarula Sevalo scheme, she explained. It was Naidu, who first introduced the provision of extending financial aid to fishermen for the fishing ban period in 2014. During 2014-19, the TDP government spent Rs 788 crore on fishermen's welfare, providing them nets, boats, ice boxes and other equipment. Now, 68,396 fishermen are getting social security pensions. Families of fishermen who lose their lives during fishing, are being paid an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh. A fuel subsidy of Rs 9 per litre is being provided to fishing boats. The government has also initiated measures for the development of infrastructure in 555 fishermen villages in the State, she highlighted.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
I will improve fishers' living standards: CM Chandrababu Naidu
SRIKAKULAM: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has vowed to improve the living standards of fishermen by making fishing a lucrative occupation. He launched the Matsyakarula Sevalo scheme at the coastal village Budagatlapalem in Etcherla mandal of Srikakulam district on Saturday, and distributed Rs 20,000 aid to each fisherman's family. Later, the Chief Minister interacted with the fisherfolk. After listening to their hardships, he came to the conclusion that the fishermen are being exploited by middlemen, and underlined the need to prevent their involvement in the marketing process. Naidu mentioned that fisherfolk are supporting the TDP in the elections, and the fishermen villages are citadels of the party. He highlighted that the TDP launched several schemes for the improvement of living standards of fisherfolk. 'People of Srikakulam are hard workers and intelligent, and spreading across the country. We find separate colonies of Srikakulam people at several places in the country,' he said. However, the Chief Minister rued that Srikakulam still is one of the lowest per capita income districts in the State. True development is reaching people, not pressing buttons, asserts Naidu He slammed the previous YSRCP government for stalling development projects like Bhogapuram Airport. 'The TDP-led NDA government is committed to strengthening the economy of all the 550 fishermen villages along the coast in the State,' he asserted. He mentioned that the financial assistance during the fishing ban period was doubled as promised by the NDA during elections, and released Rs 259 crore, benefiting 1,29,178 fishermen families in the State. 'I could, like the previous government, simply press a button and make announcements. But that's not true governance. True development means reaching people and delivering welfare. The previous rulers claimed that they spent Rs 300 crore on 'Fish Andhra', but did a single fisherman's family actually benefit from it?' he asked. He highlighted that it was the TDP government that first introduced compensation for the fishing ban period in 2014, and spent Rs 788 crore on fishermen's welfare during 2014-19. Six residential schools were established for fishermen's children, he recounted. Now, monthly pensions are being given to 68,396 fishermen. In case of death during fishing, an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh is being provided. Fishing boats are being given a fuel subsidy of Rs 9 per litre, he highlighted. Mentioning that Andhra Pradesh ranks top in fish exports, contributing 29% to the nation's fish production, and 32% to fish exports, Naidu said fisheries employ about 16.5 lakh people in the State. 'Fish consumption promotes good health, intelligence, and brain development,' he said. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu and others accompanied the Chief Minister.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu distributes Rs 258 crore to fishermen families
1 2 Visakhapatnam: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu distributed Rs 258 crore under the Matsyakarula Sevalo scheme to benefit over 1.2 lakh fishermen families in 555 villages across Andhra Pradesh . The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to fishermen families and promote their welfare. While addressing the gathering, Naidu emphasized the importance of adopting modern technology in the aqua sector. He highlighted the potential for generating revenue through seaweed production, which can earn fishermen Rs 10 lakh per hectare. The CM announced plans to implement a pilot project for seaweed production in Budagatlapalem village and extend it to other villages if successful. The CM also announced plans to construct nine harbours in Srikakulam district, including one at Budagatlapalem, which will be completed in a year. This infrastructure development will boost the fishing industry and provide employment opportunities for fishermen. CM Naidu interacted with fishermen families, boat repair workers, and mentors who have adopted poor families under the Zero Poverty-P4 program. He honored the mentors with shawls and appreciated their efforts in helping poor families develop in all aspects. "The Zero Poverty-P4 program aims to eradicate poverty from the state by 2029. Under this program, mentors will work with poor families to provide them with guidance and support to improve their economic condition," Naidu said. The CM emphasized the need for collective efforts to eliminate poverty and inequality in society. During the event, CM Naidu also highlighted the importance of Andhra Pradesh's aqua sector, which contributes 29% of the country's fish production and 32% of exports. "Every year, 55 lakh metric tonnes of fish and shrimp production generate employment for 16.55 lakh people," he said. He announced plans to implement schemes to promote aqua sector's growth and provide employment opportunities for people in coastal areas. The CM also made several other announcements, including the implementation of the Annadata scheme, appointment of 17,000 teachers through Mega DSC, and implementation of the Talliki Vandanam scheme before schools reopen in June. Advocating the need for having a minimum of two children, he said that the govt is planning to come up with a plan where people with less than two children are barred from contesting elections. "Every family should have two children, and the govt would take care of their education and development," he said. Later, CM Naidu inaugurated the Centenary Alumni Building (CAB) constructed by the Andhra Medical College old students at an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore. The four-storied building was constructed with the donations of 300 doctors of AMC settled or working in foreign nations. The building has an auditorium, a big library with a big screen, reading rooms, lecture halls, and an auditorium, besides showcasing the life history of well-known old students and others.
