Karnataka Budget 2023: Artificial Reefs to come up in coastal districts

Budget takeaway for fisheries sector:

 Subsidy of Rs.50,000 for converting Kerosene-based engines of the boats to Diesel/Petrol Based Motor Engine in the next 2 years. A grant of Rs.40 crore. Kerosene subsidy to be continued for next 2 years and transfer through DBT. Diesel subsidy being given to fisherman is increased to 2 lakh kilo litres.

 Construction of Artificial Reefs in coastal districts under Mathsya SampadaYojane.

 A grant of Rs.20 crore to encourage stocking of high quality fish seeds (Ranching); Establishment of Fish Seed Production and Rearing Farm Centre in Haveri.

 Housing facility to 10,000 fishermen.

 A grant of Rs.17 crore for GPS tracking system for the safety of fishing boats.

 Establishment of Prawn Culture Cluster in Yadagiri, Raichur and Bellary districts of Kalyana Karnataka.

 Establishment of Seafood Park in Byndoor Taluk.

 A scheme for distribution of Eco-friendly three wheeler vehicle for sale of fish products.