Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Jul 8: District in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary confirmed the release of diesel subsidy for mechanized boats of fishermen.
"Over Rs 22 crore and Rs 75 lac of diesel subsidy for mechanized boats of fishermen in coastal Karnataka has been received on directions from chief minister B S Yediyurappa. The state government has released a total of Rs 47 crore and Rs 75 lac including the amount of Rs 25 crore released earlier.”
“With this amount, the long felt demand for diesel subsidy of fishermen will reach the beneficiaries. I thank chief minister B S Yediyurappa on behalf of fishermen in coastal Karnataka for having responded to my request during the difficult conditions caused by the coronavirus,” said minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.