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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that his government is taking steps towards the empowering fishermen, and added the Blue Economy must act as a catalyst in improving India's progress.
Dwarka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that his government is taking steps towards the empowering fishermen, and added the Blue Economy must act as a catalyst in improving India's progress.
"The Government of India is taking steps towards empowerment of fishermen. We do not want our fishermen to live in poverty, we want to create more opportunities for them. The government will give them loans on less interest so they can buy bigger boats," Prime Minister Modi said at a rally at Dwarka.
"We want development of ports and port-led development. The Blue Economy must act as a catalyst in improving India's progress. Kandla Port is seeing unprecedented growth. This is because we have devoted resources to improve the port. A new lease of life was added to Alang, steps were taken for the welfare of labourers working there. These are steps we are taking towards development," he said.
He also said that the building of infrastructure should enhance economic activity and add to the atmosphere of development.
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"Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development. I still recall how tough it was for people of Bet Dwarka. Lack of infrastructure meant transportation was tough, people faced difficulties if an emergency came up. We wanted to change this with a push on infrastructure," he said.
He further stated that the government is mordernising the marine security apparatus.
"Marine policing is a sector we are looking at very closely. We are modernising marine security apparatus. An institute for this will be set up in this Devbhoomi of Dwarka. It will draw people and experts from all over India," he added.
He further assured that the Centre is taking steps to ensure greater income for farmers.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi also talked about the development of the tourism sector and said that it cannot be left isolated.
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"Development of the tourism sector cannot be in isolation. If we want to draw more tourists to Gir, we should also inspire the tourist to visit other parts like Dwarka.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a bridge between Okha and Bet Dwarka.
Before addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi offered prayers and attended a special prayer at the Dwarikadheesh Temple.
At Dwarka, he laid the foundation stone for a four-lane cable-stayed signature bridge between Okha and Bet Dwarka to be built at a cost of Rs. 962 crore. (ANI)