Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (KR/EP)

Udupi, Jul 11: “Karnataka fisheries is in the third position on the national level. I intend to raise it to the first position during my term,” stated state fisheries minister Kota Srinivas Poojary who addressed a programme where ration kits were distributed by Dakshina Kannada and Udupi fish marketing federation to boat owners. The programme was held under the aegis of Hangarkatte and Kodibengre fisheries association on July 8.

“The department intends to develop cage fishing for people returning from abroad and who have lost their jobs. Diesel subsidy from January to March is released,” he said.

Yashpal Suvarna, president of the federation who presided over the programme said that fishing has progressed in the administration of minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.

Ration kits were distributed to more than 45 boat owners. Mechanized fishermen association president B B Kanchan, Malpe mechanized fishermen association president Ramachandra Kunder, federation director Suresh Salian, Sudhaker and Airdodi gram panchayat former vice-president Baby Salian were present. Yathish Kotian compered the programme.

“An estimate of the cost of removing sludge at Kodibengre fisheries jetty has already been sent and funds are required for the work,” requested Yashpal and B B Kanchan to the minister.