Rupala interacts with fisherfolk in Ganjam

Berhampur: Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala kicked off the 11th phase of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ from Gopalpur harbour in Ganjam district on Sunday. ‘Sagar Parikrama’, which was launched from Mandvi in Gujarat on March 5, 2022, is aimed at direct interaction with fisherfolk in their village to understand their issues and to improve their livelihood, he said.

Rupala interacted with the fisherfolk in Arjipalli village and handed them documents related to PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Kisan Credit Card and group accident insurance scheme. He assured the people that he would help in clearing hurdles for setting up the fishing harbour near Arjipalli. A plot has been identified for the harbour, which would cost Rs 500, but the work has not progressed as clearance has not been given since it is forest land, officials said.