1.47L fishlings released into Bukkarayasamudram Tank

Singanamala: Anantapur MP Ambica Lakshminarayana, Singanamala MLA Bandaru Sravani Sri, Assistant Collector Suyash Kumar and others on Monday released 1,47,000 fishlings - during second phase - into Bukkarayasamudram tank in Anantapur district under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

The leaders said the alliance government is implementing welfare programmes for the economic development and livelihoods of fishermen. Fish farming is being promoted through Matsya Sampada Yojana with subsidised assistance. Essential equipment such as nets and boats are being supplied under Adarana-3. Fishermen’s families receive Rs 20,000 during fishing ban period, while marine fishermen get diesel and petrol subsidies.

They said that the coalition government, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, is according special priority to rural development and fishing community, with assurances of continued support.

Fishermen’s association representatives, community members, local leaders and officials took part in the event.

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