Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government has introduced comprehensive subsidy schemes for fishing boats and fishing gear to strengthen the fisheries sector and promote sustainable fishing practices across the state.

The state government reaffirmed its commitment to improving the livelihoods of fishermen.

According to a Chief Minister's Office release, under the Fishing Boat subsidy scheme, eligible reservoir fishermen will receive 70 per cent financial assistance for the purchase of fishing boats. The unit cost of each boat is Rs 50,000, of which the state government will bear 70 per cent of the cost, while the remaining 30 per cent will be borne by the beneficiary.

The scheme aims t...