Bengaluru, 31st July 2026: Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Kalpesh Kature as the Executive Chef. With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Kalpesh brings extensive expertise in culinary operations, menu innovation, banquet planning, food cost optimisation and
Government highlights phased fund release, modern fishing infrastructure and deep-sea vessel support aimed at boosting seafood production, exports and coastal livelihoods.Key Highlights₹1,240.58 crore approved for Tamil Nadu under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) between 2020-21 and 2025-26.Central share stands at ₹480.09 crore, with
Enhanced Group Accident Insurance Scheme offers up to ₹5 lakh coverage, strengthening social security for marine and inland fishers across India.Key HighlightsAverage 35.74 lakh fishers enrolled annually under the Group Accident Insurance Scheme (GAIS).Insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh for accidental death or permanent
Budget 2026-27 initiative aims to expand aquaculture, strengthen fisheries infrastructure and create new livelihood opportunities across India's reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars.Key HighlightsGovernment to develop 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars under Union Budget 2026-27.351 reservoirs and 100 Amrit Sarovars identified across multiple states.Initiative focuses on fish
Centre backs fish harbours, cold-chain infrastructure, aqua parks and climate-resilient coastal villages to enhance seafood exports and coastal livelihoods.Key Highlights₹2,328.89 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Andhra Pradesh under PMMSY.Central share stands at ₹681.38 crore, with ₹445.05 crore already released based on project utilisation.Projects
Centre backs livelihood support, modern fishing villages, cold-chain infrastructure and skill development while highlighting increased kerosene allocation for fishing communities.Key Highlights₹1,413.91 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Kerala under PMMSY.Projects include support for traditional fishers, modern coastal villages, fish markets, cold-chain facilities and fishing
Funds support biofloc farming, RAS, cage culture, ornamental fisheries and fish marketing infrastructure in Kerala's key coastal constituency.Key Highlights₹1,413.91 crore worth of PMMSY projects approved for Kerala.₹8.85 crore allocated to Ernakulam Parliamentary Constituency.₹8.62 crore already released for approved projects.Projects include Biofloc, RAS, cage culture, ornamental
Centre highlights ₹127.71 crore Seaweed Park, fisheries infrastructure, skill development and livelihood initiatives in Ramanathapuram under PMMSY.Key Highlights₹127.71 crore Multipurpose Seaweed Park sanctioned in Ramanathapuram under PMMSY.13,949 fishers and fish farmers linked to ₹236.26 crore in Kisan Credit Card (KCC) financing.88 training programmes conducted for