A key review meeting on the working of the Nashik District Fishermen and Agriculture Cooperative Union, and on stopping its liquidation, was held at Mantralaya. Food and Drug Administration and Special Assistance Minister Narhari Zirwal, Fisheries Commissioner Bhanudas Palve, Managing Director of the Fisheries Development Corporation Prakash Khaple and other senior officials were present.
Key points and decisions from the meeting: Stopping middlemen:
The state government will fully support fishermen's cooperative societies to strengthen their working. Their members must directly benefit from government welfare schemes. Minister Nitesh Rane made a firm stand that no interference by middlemen will be tolerated.
Transparent working and keeping records up to date:
All daily work, fish production, stock, financial balance sheets and other administrative records must be kept updated regularly. It was also made clear that all related documents and reports must be submitted to the government on time.
Objective inquiry and action as per rules:
Complaints and cases concerning the society's working will be looked into objectively. The meeting assured that appropriate further action will be taken strictly within the framework of the rules.
Government funds and schemes to boost income:
The state government will provide various schemes, necessary funds and technical support to increase the income of fishermen's cooperative societies and help them survive. The minister appealed to the societies to keep their financial dealings fully transparent and cooperate with the administration.