Fishermen to be trained in modern fishing techniques, says Minister

Fishermen in Thoothukudi will receive training in modern fishing techniques through fisheries colleges, providing employment opportunities.

Fishermen will be trained in modern fishing techniques through the fisheries colleges, Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Anita R. Radhakrishnan has said.

 After handing over assistance to the tune of ₹ 1.15 crore to 36 fishermen here on Tuesday, Mr. Radhakrishnan said the Department of Fisheries had drawn plans to train fishermen and others in modern fishing techniques through the fisheries colleges.

Those who get trained in these techniques can get employment in the fishing trawlers involved n deep sea fishing. The training will shortly commence at Amali Nagar near Tiruchendur, he said.

He also said the relief for the fishermen, whose boats and the engines got damaged in the recent floods would be given shortly.

District Collector G. Lakshmipathi, Joint Director of Fisheries J. Amal Xavier and Assistant Directors Vijayaraghavan and G.S. Bushra Shabhnam were present.