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| Economic Zone for fishermen sought | | | Early Times Reporter
Srinagar | Jan 29
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) general secretary and MLC Nizam-u-Din Bhat has asked the government to set up an Exclusive Economic Zone for fishermen in valley with a view to overcome shortcomings, experienced on account of the multiplicity of controls, and clearances vis-à-vis the fishing trade across the state.
Bhat said that Wular Development Project that envisages the protection of the lake body, correct land usage, flood control strategy and proper sewage disposal should be expeditiously implemented in letter and spirit. He said that pending insurance cases of fishermen of Sonwar and Bandipora be settled so that their livelihood is not hampered.
Asking government to ensure the basic amenities, including, road connectivity, management of flood channels, ghats, and inner links be taken up on priority basis , Bhat said that new fish catching technology should be provided and improved fish seed should be given to fish folk of Sonwar and Bandipora who directly depend on fresh water lake for fish, fodder variety of fruits, and vegetables.
Bhat also advocated for subsidies and concessions for that majority of fish folk in valley who live at subsistence level mainly due to lack of access to institutional credit facilities for their economic activities.
He has also appealed the government to provide fishing equipments and basic amenities including electricity, drinking water and sanitation to fishermen living on the coastline of Wular Lake. Bhat has expressed his concern over the lack of coordination between navy and administration which hampers the livelihood of the fish folk of this area.
He has also expressed his concern over the lukewarm approach of the state government vis-à-vis burgeoning problems faced by the fishermen living in Zurimanz, Laharwaalpora, Aloosaghat, Lankrishsipora, Kulhama and Sadarkote payeen where dilapidated inner links have never been attended by rural development or department of roads and buildings. "The insurance scheme introduced for them should be extended for occupational hazards in this traditional avocation as well," Bhat asked. |
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