The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu Budget: Lean-period fishing assistance raised to ₹7,000 per family
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in lean-period fishing assistance from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family in its 2026-27 budget. The budget also includes new subsidies for deep-sea fishing equipment and various livestock welfare schemes.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said the State government will increase lean-period fishing assistance for traditional fishermen from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family, benefiting 1.93 lakh traditional fishermen families, with an allocation of ₹135 crore.
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