CM Inaugurates Two-day Conference of Fishermen, Promises Devpt of Community
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS/VA)
Mangalore, Apr 29: Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa inaugurated the two- day conference of fishermen at Sanghaniketan here on Friday. The conference was organized by the Fishermen Cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Speaking on the occasion CM said that the Maritime board aimed at improving 10 ports in the state which will be formed soon and the monetary funds required for the development of the ports will also be released.
He declared that the housing facilities will be provided to the needy fishermen within 2 years. He also said that dredging machine will be provided to Mangalore port and it will also be given the status of ‘All Season’ port.
The fishing communities who form one of the largest communities in the nation have several problems which have remained unsolved. Thus, BJP called for the convention to discuss their problems and offer permanent solutions to them. The national convention of East Coast fishermen was held in Vishakhpattan, Andhra Pradesh last month.
Dr Prakash Malgave, convener of national fisherman cell of BJP presided over the inaugural session, district in charge minister Krishna J Palemar, higher education minister V S Acharya, deputy speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat, Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Katil and Karnataka fisheries development corporation president Nithin Kumar among others were the chief guests.
Lok Sabha opposition leader Sushma Swaraj will address the gathering during the valedictory ceremony to be held on Saturday April 30 at 12:00 pm. BJP state president K S Eshwarappa will preside.
CM lays Foundation Stone
Prior to the fishermen conference, the CM visited Mary Hill Helipad in the city and laid the foundation for the proposed new building of Circuit House.
Higher Education Dr V S Acharya, MP Nalin Kumar, Sadananda Gowda, district in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar and deputy speaker N Yogish Bhat among others were present on the occasion.