Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday announced that the next cabinet meeting will approve the Fisheries Policy as the draft is ready. The community members must come forward to derive maximum benefits of the policy.
He was addressing the investiture ceremony of newly elected office bearers of the Chhattisgarh Nishad Kewat Samaj organized at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium here, an official communication said.
Baghel said Chhattisgarh has given fisheries the status of agriculture. It has thus facilitated those involved in fisheries to take loans on interest and enjoy rebate on electricity charges.
He announced Rs 1 crore for a community building for the Nishad Kewat Samaj.
Baghel said the government aims to increase the income of the fishermen community with various policies. The state, he said, was on the path of becoming self-reliant in the fisheries sector.
He called upon the community to adopt modern techniques and technology for fishing.
Baghel administered the office bearers the oath of office. He released a book published on Bilasa Devi Kewat titled “Shaurya ki Pratimurti” and “Dandakaranya Ka Gandhi”.