MATTERS UNDER RULE-377: Need To Enhance The Subsidy On High Speed
... on 8 December, 2010
Title : Need to enhance the subsidy on High Speed Diesel for
fishermen in Lakshadweep.
SHRI HAMDULLAH SAYEED (LAKSHADWEEP):
I would like to draw the attention of the Government that fishery is the main
source of the livlihood of the inhabitants of the Lakshadweep islands. Other
job opportunities for educated youths are only available under Government
Sector, which are few and due to geographic isolation and access to the
mainland, there are no private sector establishments in Lakshdweep. Therfore, ,
60% of the educated unemployed youths are turning to fishing. For fishing, they
have to approach the Fisheries Department for High Speed Diesel oil which is
being supplied to them on a higher rate than the rate at mainland and allowing
a subsidy of thirty paisa per litre. This subsidy rate was fixed in 1970s when
the selling prize of one litre of HSD oil was Rs. 2.70, but now the selling
price is Rs. 40/-per litre. I, therefore, request and urge the Government to
revise the subsidy on HSD oil immediately to ensure that the local people can
explore the fisheries sector.
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