K'taka fisheries dept launches home delivery app for seafood

The Karnataka fisheries department is coming up with a dedicated mobile-based application to order fish to be home-delivered. It is said that that the app will be launched on Saturday, Nov 20 by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.

According to TNIE, The Union government has approved of Rs 137 crore for the scheme, and in the next five years, the State government will get Rs 4,115 crore under the Matsya Sampada Yojana. The app for online sales and door delivery was designed to push for better turnover.

Also, Fisheries department is   planning to start a diploma in fisheries courses at Shivamogga, Ankola, Udupi, Mysuru and other places.