State Govt extends Rs 60 lakh compensation to families of missing fishermen
The Andhra Pradesh government has distributed ₹60 lakh in compensation to the families of six missing fishermen. Minister Kollu Ravindra confirmed the aid and announced additional support measures, including pending allowance disbursements and infrastructure improvements for the fishing community.
Andhra Pradesh government has given ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each to the families of the six fishermen missing at sea , a total of ₹60 lakh. The cheques were distributed by Minister for Excise and Mines Kollu Ravindra, in the presence of elected representatives and fishermen’s leaders, at the Mechanised Boat Operators’ Association building here on Wednesday (July 8, 2026).
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