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AP govt releases Rs 261.5 crore aid to fishermen families during fishing ban

Nellore, May 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced a series of welfare, infrastructure and livelihood initiatives for fishermen communities, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting coastal rights and strengthening the fisheries sector.
Participating in the ‘Matsyakarula Sevalo’ programme at Thummalapenta village in Kavali constituency of Nellore district, the Chief Minister released Rs 261.50 crore as financial assistance to 1,30,796 fishermen families during the annual fishing ban period. Under the scheme, each eligible family received Rs 20,000 directly into their bank accounts.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister asserted that fishermen must become equal stakeholders in coastal development and assured that the government would safeguard their livelihood interests. “This coast is ours, these boats are ours and this marine wealth is ours. We will strengthen surveillance along the coastline and prevent intrusion by boats from neighbouring states,” he emphasized.
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