3rd phase development project of fisheries port to get cabinet nod soon: Dinesh Gundurao

3rd phase development project of fisheries port to get cabinet nod soon: Dinesh Gundurao

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 11, 2023: DK District in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundurao has said that the state cabinet would soon give its approval for the third phase development of the Fisheries port in Mangaluru. The project will be taken up at a cost of Rs 49.50 crores, he informed, while speaking to reporters in the city on September 11, Monday.

 

 

He said the Congress Government in the state which has completed 100 days in office has taken prominent decisions to solve the problems of fishermen. The government has kept its words, he added.

He said a subsidy of Rs 50,000 is provided to convert kerosene engine fisheries boats into petrol/diesel engines. He further added that a total subsidy of Rs 20 crore has been provided for conversion of the engines of 4000 boats.

He said the interest free loan limit for fisherwomen has been increased for Rs 50,000 to Rs 3 lakhs. He said the government has decided to provide grants for continuous supply of kerosene oil to country boat fishermen.

The minister further informed that Rs 3.90 crore grant has been provided for dredging in the wharf and estuary in fisheries port.

On the proposed IT Park on PPP Model on the 3 acre land owned by Keonics at Derebail, he said the RFP of the project would be ready in two months.  

He said there has been discussions on bringing about amendments to the Mangaluru Master Plan Zonal rules. It has been directed to send the recommended amendments by MUDA to the Department concerned, he added.