Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued an order to provide financial assistance and concessions to fishermen whose livelihoods were affected by excessive rainfall and floods between June and September this year.

Govt aid for flood-affected fishermen

A special relief package has been approved for those whose boats, fishing nets, or fish stock were damaged due to heavy rains and flooding, according to a resolution (GR) issued by the state fisheries department.

Under the package, affected fishermen will receive compensation of Rs 6,000 for partially damaged boats and Rs 15,000 for completely destroyed ones. For the fully and partially damaged fishing nets, they will get Rs 4,000 and Rs 3,000, respectively.

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