Erroneous policies on common man : BJP chief Gadkari

Thursday, 09 December 2010 03:12

Written by Staff Reporter

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Erroneous policies on common man : BJP chief Gadkari Vizag: Nitin Gadkari - national head Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Government for erroneous policies imposed on common man. He was in city to take part at a convention on Fishermen of East Coast at VUDA Children Theatre on Wednesday. Stating some of the policies which downs the strategy of the country.

Average income of a common man in the country is only 20 rupees per day, how it could suvive himself and his family, the BJP chief questioned Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Fishermen remained abysmal even after 63 years of Independence of the nation.

It was proved that the 125 year old long Congress ( as they said) proved themselves failed in all aspects, Gadkari further frayed on Congress. Later he visited various stalls installed at the venue by the fishermen displaying nets, fishing boats, fishing equipment, marine products etc.

Later he was presented with a fisherment traditional cap. More than 600 delegates from various states participated in the convention. The convention has come out with few demands during the sessions, as follows:

Charter of demands :
BJP chief Gadkari visit to fishermen title= Credit facilities to fishermen from nationalised banks on par with agriculture. Creation of rescue mechanism to bail out those caught in debt trap.

Adequate insurance covers for all thoseinvolved in sea fishing.

Special efforts to transfer the modern innovations and technological developments GRS, Ratio Telephone, Fish finders etc in harvesting processing and marketing to fishing community.

Creation of infrastructure such as parking bays, jettis, fish landing facilities, drying platforms, cold storage, distribution centres and road connectivity.

Guaranteein gunshindered access to the sea for those engaged in fishin. Fishermen should have the first right in teh territorial waters similar to tribals having first right over forests.

Any land acquisition in fishing villages must have to be in consonance with the development plan of fishermen. In compelling situations, the fishermen should have their due share in teh long term benefits accruing from such projects.

Coast guard should also provide cover to the fishermen harvesting in the sea.

Stringent measures to prevent industrial effluence dumping into the sea.

Government should effectively protect the fishermen of Tamil Nadu who are affected adversely by the intrusions and harassment from the Srilankan side.

Sustencance allowance for fishermen during conversation period and cyclone days.