💨 Abstract

The Maharashtra government has granted agriculture status to the fisheries sector, allowing it to access benefits previously available only to farmers. This move, approved by the state cabinet, provides fish farmers and related professionals with electricity concessions, Kisan credit cards, bank loans at agricultural rates, and low-cost insurance. Additionally, this resolution defines various roles within the fisheries sector and extends solar energy initiatives to them, aiming to provide significant relief to the fishing communities in the state.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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