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Hans India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Minister Srihari dissatisfied with allotted portfolios
Karimnagar: Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Vakati Srihari expressed dissatisfaction over the portfolios he has been allotted as they have gone haywire in the past ten years. All five portfolios are still in shambles, he said. Speaking to the media on Monday, he said, 'I don't know if this is luck or bad luck. The Animal Husbandry Department is in chaos. What should I do if I am given Youth Services? What should I do if I am given sheep and goats?' he said. He said that he will do justice to the departments given to him any way. Meanwhile, he launched several development works the city along with Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed swimming pool at the Regional Sports School in Karimnagar, built at a cost of Rs 26 lakh, told officials to produce the best and provide adequate training to the students to show their talent in the Olympics. Srihari assured that the Sports School would be upgraded up to Intermediate. Minister Ponnam explained to Minister Srihari about the development of Ambedkar Stadium and submitted a petition to him. Prabhakar requested Minister Srihari to establish a 400-meter synthetic athletic track in Karimnagar Regional Sports School, set up a cycling velodrome, handball courts, volleyball courts, khabadi, kho-kho courts, and renovate the pavilion building. 2036 He said that you should work hard from now on to represent India in the Olympics, and that Young India Sports Schools are also coming. Later in another programme Srihari said that the BRS leaders used the Fisheries Department as an ATM in the previous government. He said that fishermen had faced difficulties due to corruption in this department in the past. Srihari said that review meetings have already been held with the officials to remove the stain of corruption in the department. He said that he has given critical departments and steps will be taken to release large fish in the ponds. He said that 80-110 mm fish fry will be distributed and that fish are a treasure given by nature. He said that a decision will be taken in the cabinet soon on the distribution of fish fry, and that there are ponds, projects and ponds in the state that can accommodate 87 crore fish fry. He said that 82 crore fish fry will be released this year. Steps will be taken to make Telangana number 1 in fish production, Minister Srihari said.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Artificial reefs launched to boost fish stocks off Visakhapatnam coast
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a step towards the marine ecosystem restoration, Minister for Agriculture, Cooperation, Marketing, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu launched artificial reefs off the Jalari Yendada coast in Visakhapatnam district on Monday. These man-made structures aim to restore marine biodiversity and support the livelihoods of fishing communities. As part of the first phase, 22 artificial reef units are being installed in the marine waters of North Andhra. Similar installations are planned in other coastal districts of the state. The project is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with 60% of the funding from the Union government and the remaining 40% from the State. Designed in shapes such as triangles, flowers, and large pipes, the concrete reef structures aim to mimic natural habitats by providing shelter and breeding grounds for marine life. Fish species including kingfish, tuna, red snapper, prawns, crabs, squids, and octopuses are expected to thrive near these reefs, located within 2.5 km from the shore. This proximity is expected to help fishermen reduce fuel and operational costs by up to 80%. CMFRI Principal Scientist Dr Joe Kizhakudan is heading the project. Speaking at the event, Minister Atchannaidu said the initiative is a response to the declining fish stocks caused by pollution and oil-related activity along the coast, which has severely impacted traditional fishing livelihoods. He also highlighted other support measures under PMMSY. 'A total of 634 transponders have been distributed free of cost to mechanised boats operating from the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour. These devices help track boats and are particularly useful during adverse weather events. Additional plans include subsidised distribution of GPS units, echo sounders, fishing boats, engines, nets, and ropes,' he noted. He added that efforts are underway to clear pending diesel subsidy and ex gratia payments. 'Discussions will be held with the Port Chairman for the installation of cranes and cradles at the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour,' Atchannaidu assured. He also inspected the cage culture and seaweed farming units off RK Beach, also implemented under PMMSY. He directed officials to expand these initiatives to generate employment for youth and women in fishing communities. Special Chief Secretary B Rajasekhar, Fisheries Commissioner Ramashankar Naik, and a large number of fishermen were present at the event.
