Death during fishing in sea: Efforts will be made to hike compensation, says Minister

Minister for Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport K. S. Basavantappa said on Wednesday that he would make a sincere effort to increase the compensation amount payable to the family of such a fisherman who loses life during fishing in sea, from the existing ₹10 lakh.

Top priority would be given to the comprehensive development of all-weather Malpe port and to facilitating fishing activities for the fishermen, he said. The Minister was speaking after meeting with office-bearers of the Malpe Fishermen’s Association and inquiring about the grievances faced by the fishermen in Udupi.

He noted that the Malpe fishing port holds the distinction of being one of the largest fishing ports. Efforts would be made to upgrade the fishing industry across the three coastal districts, with primary focus on the modernisation of Malpe port.