Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Minister Rane Promises Aid as Drought Hits Sambhajinagar Fishermen
Minister Nitesh Rane visited a lake where many fishermen work.
The area is facing drought because there has not been enough rain.
The lake’s water level has dropped to 34 percent.
This makes it harder to produce fish.
The fishermen told the minister about their problems.
Rane said the government would study their losses and provide suitable help under existing rules.
He also asked eligible fishermen to apply for a government fisheries scheme.
He promised help finding markets for products made by women’s fishing groups.
Minister Nitesh Rane inspected Shivantakali Lake in Kannad taluka and met local fishermen.
The lake’s water level had fallen to 34% because of scanty rainfall.
The reduced water level is affecting fish production and fishermen’s livelihoods.
Rane said drought-related losses would be assessed, documented and addressed under applicable rules.
He urged eligible fishermen to apply for the Chief Minister's Matsyasampada Yojana and promised market assistance for women’s fish-based products.
- Who
- State Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane met local fishermen, officials and representatives of fishery cooperative societies.
- What
- The government inspected a drought-affected lake and assured fishermen that their losses would be assessed and assistance provided.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Shivantakali Lake in Kannad taluka, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- Why
- Scanty rainfall had reduced the lake’s water level to 34%, affecting fish production and fishermen.
- Minister
- Nitesh Rane, State Fisheries and Ports Minister
- Location
- Shivantakali Lake, Kannad taluka, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Water level
- 34% of the lake’s level
- Cause
- Drought conditions and scanty rainfall
- Main impact
- Reduced fish production
- Government response
- Assess and document drought-related losses and provide assistance according to rules
- Available scheme
- Chief Minister's Matsyasampada Yojana
- Additional support
- Help securing markets for fish-based products made by women’s self-help groups