Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Kurian Encourages Fishery Workers to Register for Benefits
Imagine a program to help fishermen and fish farmers, like a helping hand from the government!
George Kurian, a minister, wants everyone in the fishing business to sign up.
This program is called NFDP and helps people get insurance and other benefits.
He mentioned that the government is helping build better fishing spots and giving out low-interest loans.
They're also choosing villages to improve with new facilities.
The government will pay for these improvements with some help from the state.
India is a big fish producer, and the government wants to help the people involved in the fishing business succeed by providing them with Kisan Credit Cards and other opportunities.
Union Minister George Kurian urged fisheries sector stakeholders to register under the NFDP.
The NFDP aims to ensure benefits reach the fishing community.
Minister appreciated the Kerala government's cooperation.
Low-interest loans are available for fishing harbour development.
Nine integrated coastal villages in Kerala have been selected for development.
- Who
- George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying
- What
- Urged fisheries stakeholders to register for NFDP and discussed development in the sector.
- When
- Saturday (as reported)
- Where
- Thrissur, during a Fisheries Outreach Programme.
- Why
- To ensure maximum benefits reach those associated with the fishing community and to promote sustainable fisheries.
- Event
- Fisheries Outreach Programme
- Key Initiative
- National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP)
- Minister
- George Kurian, Union Minister of State
- Focus
- Fisheries sector stakeholders
- Funding
- Central government fully funds climate-resilient projects
- Allocation
- Rs 2 crore for selected projects