27-04-2025 12:00:00 AM
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched the “Matsyakarula Sevalo”(In service of fishermen) scheme in Budugatlapalem village of Srikakulam district. As part of this program, each fishing family will be given Rs 20,000 during the fishing break season at http://sea.
As many as 1,29,178 families will be benefited under the scheme. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that Backward Classes are the backbone of TDP. He stated that he had seen the problems and the sufferings of the poor from close quarters.
Some fishermen's income is also being siphoned off, he said and made it clear that he would bring light to the lives of fishermen no matter how many difficulties arise. "Like previous leaders, I could have restricted myself to press the button but I have come straight to you to learn about your problems" he said. He recalled how former MP and central minister K.Yerrannnaidu had earlier obtained water for Uddanam area and mentioned that now Bhogapuram airport is going to be completed under the leadership of his son Rammohan.
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu complimented Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu saying that he kept up his promise of increasing the fishing ban allowance and banning GO number 217 regarding the open auction of fish tanks so as to protect the interests of fishermen . “There is not a single port in the long coastline in Srikakulam district. Along with the port, we will also build an airport. We will speak to the Central go