Minister assures support to local fisherfolk, farmers
The Hindu
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy pledges government support for local fishermen and farmers facing challenges in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh government has paid special attention to the issues faced by fishermen and has taken firm steps to find a permanent solution, said Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy during a review meeting at Collectorate in SPSR Nellore district on Monday.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla, Superintendent of Police Ajitha Vejendla, MLAs Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, Daggumati Venkata Krishna Reddy, Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy, Pasham Sunil Kumar and Nelavala Vijayasree were also present at the meeting.
“The fishermen of the coastal region have had long-pending problems with neighbouring States of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The State government is taking steps towards a permanent solution to these issues,” said Mr. Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.
“The fishermen from the neighbouring States have been plundering our fisheries with the help of high-powered boats. The local fishermen are concerned that four boats belonging to other States, which were seized earlier, have been released by unknown persons,” he informed.
“The State government has taken this matter seriously and is taking steps towards setting up a special task force to patrol the sea waters,” the Minister said, adding that the officials from various departments have already tested the patrol boat in this direction.
Two boats, with officers from the Marine Police, Forest, Fisheries and Fire departments, will patrol the sea round-the-clock till April 14 as the fishing ban is coming into effect for two months from April 15.
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