Mangaluru, Aug 12, 2022: As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav a boat rally was taken out by fishermen with the national tri-colour hoisted atop all boats.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr K V Rajendra flagged off the rally and hoped the celebrations would motivate fishermen to venture into fishing with much more zeal.
ZP CEO Dr Kumar, Fisheries Department Joint Director Harish, Deputy Directors Sushmitha, Revathi, Rekha, Coast Guard officials were present. Trawl Boat Union President Chethan Bengre, owners of fishing boats and fishermen were present in large numbers to take part this Tiranga rally of boats.