Maharashtra To Cast Welfare Net Wider As 12 Lakh Fishermen Likely To Get ‘Farmer’ Status | Exclusive

Maharashtra To Cast Welfare Net Wider As 12 Lakh Fishermen Likely To Get 'Farmer' Status | Exclusive

The initiative stems from the understanding that both agriculture and fishing are professions deeply dependent on nature. While multiple welfare schemes exist for farmers, fishermen have often remained outside such frameworks