New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the development of the coastal areas and the welfare of hard-working fishermen are an important priority of the government. He spoke in support of the US Alliance, but said that maintaining some independence was important for peacekeeping. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing a ceremony after handing over the state of the natural gas pipeline from Kochi-Mangalore to the nation through video conferencing.
The Prime Minister discussed the coastal states of Kerala and Karnataka and elaborated on his vision for the development of fast and balanced coastal areas. He said large-scale plans for the development of the blue economy were being implemented in coastal states like Karnataka, Kerala and other South Indian states. He said the economy would be an important source of self-reliance for India. Port and coastal roads are being connected.
It emphasizes the multifaceted communication system. "We are working to improve the quality of life in our coastal states and transform them into a role model for business convenience," he said. The Prime Minister also highlighted the coastal fisheries community, which is not only dependent on marine resources but also its protectors. The government has taken steps to preserve and prosper the coastal ecosystem. These measures include assistance to deep-sea fishermen, various fisheries departments, cheap loans, and issuance of Kisan credit cards to people engaged in fishing.
Entrepreneurs and ordinary fishermen can benefit from this. The Prime Minister highlighted the recently launched Rs 20,000 crore fisheries resource scheme. The scheme will directly benefit millions of fishermen in Kerala and Karnataka. India is making rapid progress in the export of fish products. Every effort is being made to make India a quality seafood processing center. India can play a key role in meeting the growing demand for marine algae, as farmers are being encouraged to use marine algae.
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