Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 19: The Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman Mrs. M Rajani conducted a thorough inspection of Boats constructed under UT Plan Scheme “Subsidy for construction/purchase of new motorized/mechanized fishing Boats” through Zilla Parishad, South Andaman at Marine Dockyard, Aberdeen Bazar Sri Vijayapuram along with Mr. Amala Theedan, Assistant Director (Fisheries), Mr. Xavier, AFDO/ZP,SA and Assistant Director (Admn.), ZP.
During the inspection, the builder of the boats showcased the completed vessels, as well as those under construction, highlighting the various stages of completion. The fishermen present during the inspection requested that the Adhyaksha consider revising the specifications in the guidelines to include flat- bottomed boats, which would be more suitable for their needs. Further, the fisherman requested Adhyaksha/ZP/SA to release the subsidy at the earliest. The Adhyaksha assured and directed concerned officials to take necessary measures to release the subsidy amount as soon as possible.
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