1.30 lakh fisherfolk families in A.P. get ₹262 crore under ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo’
The Andhra Pradesh government has allocated ₹261.59 crore to support 1.30 lakh fisherfolk families under the 'Matsyakarula Sevalo' scheme. This financial assistance aims to help families during the fishing ban period from April 15 to June 15. Additionally, the government is promoting seaweed cultivation among fisherwomen to enhance their income opportunities.
- ▪The government deposited ₹261.59 crore into the accounts of 1.30 lakh fishermen families.
- ▪Each family receives ₹20,000 during the fishing ban period.
- ▪The government is setting up nine fishing harbours and eight fish landing centres at a cost of ₹3,256 crore.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has deposited ₹261.59 crore into the bank accounts of 1.30 lakh fishermen families across the State, under ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo’ scheme in the second consecutive year.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu disbursed the amount at a programme at Thummalapenta village in Kavali mandal of SPSR Nellore district on Tuesday.“As a ban is imposed on fishing in the sea between April 15 and June 15 every year to facilitate breeding, the State government is providing financial assistance of ₹20,000 to each fisherman’s family during this ban period,” he said.“The government is providing a diesel subsidy of ₹9 for mechanised boats. In 2026-27, we provided the diesel subsidy worth ₹50 crore to fishing boats. We promise to sanction 200 mechanised boats for our fishermen.
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