Katchatheevu row brings fishing rights in focus: What BJP manifesto has in store for fishermen families

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Here's what the BJP promises to "fishermen families" in its manifesto: Extending PM Matsya Sampada Yojana: The BJP will extend the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase fish production and increase our annual seafood exports. Insurance for Fisheries: The BJP will strengthen and expand the insurance coverage available under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana through more technological interventions to ensure speedy and more accurate assessment, faster payouts and quicker grievance resolution.

Developing Production and Processing Clusters for Fishermen: The BJP will develop production and processing clusters with special attention to women of coastal communities. Seaweed Farming: The BJP will boost seaweed cultivation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase income of fishermen.

Pearl Farming: The party said it will create sustainable livelihood opportunities for fishermen through promotion of pearl farming. Establishing Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks: The party promised to increase production and productivity in the fisheries sector through establishment of a network of Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks.

Using Satellite Imagery for Protecting Fishermen: The BJP said it will launch a special programme utilising satellite imagery for rendering integrated service for the fishermen community, ensuring both their safety and security. Using Technology to Aid Fishermen: The party will make use of a series of technological interventions for farm biosecurity, management of diseases in aquatic animals, feed and growth monitoring.