New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying George Kurian on Saturday called on all stakeholders in the fisheries sector to register under the National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP) to avail insurance coverage and various welfare benefits.

During a Fisheries Outreach Programme in Thrissur, the minister said that the NFDP aims to ensure that maximum benefits reach those associated with the fishing community, an official statement said.

The minister appreciated the Government of Kerala for extending full cooperation in implementing the Central government policies in the fisheries sector.

Highlighting the progress made in infrastructure development, Kurian said that many fishing harbours have been redeveloped through the joint efforts of both

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