80pc marine fishers don’t have enough safety equipment

Speakers at a virtual discussion yesterday underscored the need for providing technological, financial and educational support to those working in artisanal marine fisheries to ensure their human rights and enrich their livelihoods. Pointing out the contribution of coastal areas’ fisher folks who risk their lives to provide highly nutritious seafood to the market, the speakers […]

Govt set to install security equipment in fishing boats | Visakhapatnam News – Times of India

Visakhapatnam: The state government is preparing to implement schemes relating to the safety, security and hygiene of marine fishing boats over the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampad Yojana (PMMSY). As per the budget outlay, the government will provide subsidy to install bio-toilets and transponders in all 2,300 mechanised boats. Transponders would […]