Draft on new fishing policy ready: Kota Srinivas Poojary

Draft on new fishing policy ready: Kota Srinivas Poojary

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 28, 2020:    District In-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said that the draft on comprehensive fisheries policy is ready. After finalising the policy, Cabinet approval will be sought for the policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The policy will be tabled in the upcoming Assembly session for approval, he added.

He was speaking to reporters after attending a video conference with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on the occasion of the completion of one-year of the BJP government in the state, at Nethravathi Hall of Zilla Panchayat on Monday.

“Already, objections and suggestions for the draft on fisheries policy have been accepted from various quarters. Based on the suggestions and objections, the policy will be finalised. The fisheries policy will help in promoting the fisheries sector,” he added.

Further, the minister said the World Fisheries Day will be observed at Vidhana Soudha on July 30. A book on the achievement of the fisheries sector will be released on the occasion.

At the fisheries meeting, the funds that Karnataka will get for the fisheries sector, under Atmanirbhar Bharat of the Union government will be discussed. The future programmes of the fisheries department will also be discussed.

Kota Srinivas Poojary said that Dakshina Kannada district is effectively tackling the Covid-19 situation. DK is the first district to offer free treatment at private college hospitals for Covid-19 infected patients.

In the last one year, works related to rural roads, drinking water supply and port have been taken up. Assistance has been provided to the fishermen. The Krishi Samman Yojane too has benefited the farmers in the district, he said.

The minister released a book highlighting the achievement of the state government in the last one year.

Fish chips

The minister said there is a demand for fish chips, launched by Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC).

Accordingly, it has been decided to set up units manufacturing fish chips in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, to cater to the demand, he said.

Courtesy:Deccan Herald