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The initiative of the initiative of understanding that both agriculture and fishing are professionals who depend deeply on nature. While there are multiple well -being schemes for farmers, fishermen have often remained out of such frames
Fishermen will also be eligible for benefits under government insurance plans and compensation in case of natural calamities, such as farmers currently. Representation image/PTI
The Maharashtra government is working on a policy to grant the status of “farmer” to 12 LAKH of fishermen throughout the state. According to the sources within the fishing department, the policy draft is in the final phase of administrative approval. Once you receive the green signal from the Finance Department and the Office of the Principal Minister (CMO), it will be presented to the state cabinet for its final approval, probably in the next week.
The sources revealed that the policy, once approved, will benefit the 12 Lakh of interior and marine fishermen in the state. If approved, Maharashtra will become the first state of the country to implement this policy. Althehra Andhra Pradesh had previously worked on a similar plan, never received final approvals and only remained on paper.
The initiative of the initiative of understanding that both agriculture and fishing are professionals who depend deeply on nature. While there are multiple well -being schemes for farmers, fishermen have often remained out of such frames. Granting the state of “farmer” would allow them to access the schemes of the central and state government that are currently exclusive to the agricultural sector.
Duration The last budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Minister Nitesh Rane had expressed his intention to introduce such policy. The then prime minister of the reputation, Devendra Fadnavis, had also given approval in principles as part of the program “Less than 100 days” of the Government.
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Fishermen will also be eligible for benefits under government insurance plans and compensation in case of natural calamities, such as farmers currently. The fishing department also plans to promote algae cultivation among fishermen. This will help generate alternatives that enter the monsoon season when marine fishing is prohibited. In addition, there is a renewed approach in improving fishing capabilities inside. To this end, the department is holding meetings with fishermen in all districts to develop a road map to increase fish production inside.
