Jiangsu ensures support to fishermen affected by Yangtze River fishing ban

2022-07-06 18:44:00

The Department of Human Resources and Social Security and other six departments in Jiangsu jointly released a circular to ensure the livelihoods of affected fishermen as the 10-year fishing moratorium in the Yangtze River is underway.

More efforts will be made to help affected fishermen find new jobs, develop new skills, and get their basic livelihood guaranteed.

Jiangsu will support the community with the “1113” service model, which means providing policy communication, employment guide and vocational training at least one time each and recommending three job offers.

The province’s public employment service program will give priority to fishermen who gave up nets and boats on the Yangtze River. The more vulnerable group such as people with disabilities will get more support, according to the circular. Public welfare jobs will be offered to those who face tough challenges in the market.

Timely job assistance will also be provided to those who reach the statutory retirement age but are still ineligible for pension benefits.

For cities, counties and districts with a large number of affected fishermen and difficulties in economic development, Jiangsu will commit provincial-level efforts to boost support in terms of policy, funding and projects.

Jiangsu will encourage affected fishermen to form or join local cooperatives and promote the development of rural tourism, eco-friendly aquaculture, processing of agricultural and fishery products, e-commerce and other businesses. Such initiatives are expected to create new jobs and expand people’s income sources.

In addition, the province will improve regional coordination to ensure the impacted fishermen are able to settle down and make a better living.