Fisheries Minister A. Srinath on Wednesday introduced {that a} solatium of ₹1.86 crore can be distributed to fishermen, whose boats are held captive in Sri Lanka. The boats have remained in that nation for over a yr now and belong to Ramanathapuram, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam district fishermen.
Talking throughout the calls for for the Fisheries Division within the State Meeting, the Minister additionally introduced that the every day help granted to households of fishermen lacking at sea can be elevated from ₹350 a day to ₹600 a day per particular person. Equally, the help given to households of fishermen in Sri Lankan prisons can be elevated to ₹600 per particular person per day.
Fishermen’s cooperatives can be strengthened in such a fashion that they they’ll generate income. He additionally mentioned {that a} venture administration committee could be shaped to supervise implementation of initiatives within the division.
Animal husbandry Minister S. Kamali in Wednesday introduced the launch of a scheme to rear broiler rabbits at subsidised charges to small and medium farmers at a value of ₹0.28 crore. This, she mentioned would assist enhance incomes of farmers and protein availability in rural areas.
Talking throughout the calls for on Animal Husbandry within the Meeting, she mentioned pig rearing could be inspired among the many economically backward. Initially, a subsidy of fifty% could be offered to 50 individuals at a value of ₹0.70 crore.
Minister for Dairy Growth C. Vijayalakshmi mentioned {that a} white paper on Aavin’s functioning could be introduced out quickly and {that a} committee could be set as much as look into previous scams and motion could be taken on these concerned. She mentioned that the cheese and chocolate manufacturing unit at Ooty could be began quickly. Steps could be taken to extend the shelf lifetime of Aavin merchandise.
Revealed – September 03, 2026 12:42 am IST
