Udupi : B.S.Yeduyrappa, Karnataka’s next Chief Minister. This will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce a National Policy for Fisheries Development, said BJP National president Amith Shah on Wednesday.
Speaking at the fishermen conference at Malpe Amith Shah said BJP would be back to power in the state in the upcoming elections. He also charged the state government of stalling union government’s schemes.
The UPA government earmarked Rs 1,700 crore in the budget for fishrmen. Fishermen also get new houses and the subsidy will be increased from 75000 to 1.2 lakhs in National Policy.
Union Government has set aside a budget for comprehensive development of fisheries through Neelkranti or blue revolution master plan. Initiative to connecting Bunder’s with highways is already being implemented. Siddaramaiah’s government is preventing Union government to implement these developments in the state, accused Shah.
Similar to farmer credit card, fishermen credit card will be given. Credit to an extent of 15000 can be drawn through this card. Until now, the 19rs premium for 1lac rupees insurance will be upgraded to 20rs premium with 2lac insurance value are the few features of this new policy.
Yedyurappa said that the thoughts to add fishermen into schedule caste category will be taken. A memorandum on the same has already been submitted by G.Shankar to Amith Shah.
Amit Shah paid a visit to Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math and sought the blessings of the swamiji.