Tamil Nadu Budget: Lean-period fishing assistance raised to ₹7,000 per family
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The Tamil Nadu Finance Minister, N. Marie Wilson, has announced an increase in lean-period fishing assistance for traditional fishermen, raising the amount from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family. This benefit will be extended to 1.93 lakh fishing families, with an allocation of ₹135 crore. Additionally, the government will provide financial assistance in the form of an interest subsidy for those purchasing deep-sea fishing boats with modern processing facilities, with a budget of ₹12 crore.
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