Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that his Government will sponsor interested Youth to pursue a degree in Marine Science and Fisheries.
“Goa Government will sponsor interested Youth to pursue a degree in Marine Science and Fisheries,” said CM Sawant
He further appealed Goan Fishermen to avail the benefits of the Fisheries Related Schemes while emphasizing on the extensive support offered by Central Government to strengthen the Blue Economy of the coastal state of Goa.
“I appeal fishermen, and other stakeholders in the business to avail the guidance, along with enjoying the festival,” he added
Sawant said that with funding from the Union government, we will develop four fishing villages, two in each district of the state and that infrastructure like fishing jetties would be set up in these villages.
“Fisheries plays an important role in achieving the state government’s aim of ‘Swayampurna Goa’. Initiatives like sagar mitra has taken the administration to the doorsteps of the fishing community,” Sawant said
He also asked people to join the sector in large numbers and reap the benefits of various schemes introduced by the state fisheries department.