Mumbai, April 20: Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has directed officials to identify suitable land for setting up a Fisheries Training Centre in Vasai, located in Palghar district. He also instructed that a proposal for the required land be promptly sent to the Revenue Department for further action.
Plan for fisheries training centre in Vasai
The directions were issued during a meeting chaired by Rane at Mantralaya to review the proposed establishment of the training centre in Vasai. Among those present at the meeting were MLA Sneha Dubey and Fisheries Commissioner Prerna Deshbhartar.
Focus on employment and awareness initiatives
Rane emphasised that the training centre would create new employment opportunities for local youth and stressed the need for swift implementation of the project.
He highlighted that the Chief Minister Matsyasampada Yojana is a key scheme for the fisheries sector and instructed officials to conduct awareness camps to ensure that maximum beneficiaries avail its benefits.
Discussion on fishing community demands
In a separate meeting, chaired by Rane, discussions were held regarding various demands of the fishing community within the Murud-Janjira Municipal Council limits in Raigad district. Tourism Department Secretary Sanjay Khandare was also present.
Infrastructure and development proposals
Key issues discussed included allocation of space for fish drying, establishment of net and boat repair centres, development of fishing villages, and promotion of tourism-linked projects.
Rane directed that proposals be submitted to both the Tourism and Fisheries Departments for developing essential infrastructure under the тАШBank WaterтАЩ project.
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Directions to expedite implementation
He further instructed the Raigad District Collector to convene a meeting of all concerned stakeholders to expedite the process. Additionally, he reiterated the importance of organising awareness camps to educate fishermenтАЩs cooperatives about the benefits of the Chief Minister Matsyasampada Yojana.
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