Shimla, July 26 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana' to provide annual financial assistance of Rs. 3,500 to eligible reservoir fishermen during the annual fishing ban, with around 3,700 fishermen families expected to benefit every year.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday that the government was committed to inclusive development and ensuring social security for every section of society.
He said fishermen played a vital role in strengthening the rural economy and the initiative would provide much-needed financial relief to families dependent on reservoir fisheries during the period when fishing activities remain suspended.
The Chief Minister said the gove...