A.P. Agriculture Minister asks officials to provide power subsidy to all aqua farmers
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister prioritizes electricity subsidies, fish seed distribution, fuel subsidies, and marine resource development for farmers and fishermen.
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has asked the officials to prepare plans to provide electricity subsidies to all aquaculture farmers irrespective of zones, as promised in the election manifesto of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The Minister, during a meeting with the officials on December 17 (Tuesday), emphasised that immediate action should be taken for the distribution of fish seeds, and the involvement of people’s representatives in completing the distribution across the respective districts by the end of January 2025.
He instructed the officials to take steps to hold elections for fisheries cooperative societies in Srikakulam and West Godavari districts, where they had been stalled.
Pointing out that ₹6.67 crore has been sanctioned for the immediate release of funds for fuel subsidy to fishermen, Mr. Atchannaidu asked the officials to ensure that the funds for fuel subsidies for fishermen’s boats were released in advance every year.
The government is introducing marine fuel to save approximately ₹10 per litre and aims to develop 54 government-owned fish seed ponds, he said.
Mr. Atchannaidu said that the government was chalking out plans to set up artificial reefs along the coast, with support from the Kerala government, to enhance marine resources and improve livelihood opportunities for fishermen in coastal areas.
Mr. Atchannaidu directed the officials to take steps to fill up the vacant posts in the Animal Husbandry Department. He wanted them to submit proposals for the construction and repairs of veterinary hospital buildings.
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