New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved one post of Secretary in the level 17 (Rs 2,25,000/- fixed) and one post of Joint Secretary in the level 14 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 144200-218200) in the Department of Fisheries on permanent basis to ensure smooth functioning and fulfil the mandate of the newly created Department, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here. Newly created posts would enable the Department of Fisheries to undertake/monitor number of projects/schemes for the development of the sector, the welfare and protection of the interest of the large number of Fishermen. UNI NY SY 2157

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