The State Fisheries Department distributed fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) coracles and fishing nets at subsidised rate to 80 inland fishermen of Mettur Dam on Saturday. The FRP coracles were distributed to improve the fishing skills of the fishermen. Subsidised rate: According to the Fisheries Department sources, the FRP coracles worth Rs. 12,500 each were provided at 50 per cent subsidised rate to 80 fishermen attached to the Mettur Fishermen Cooperative Society. S. Semmalai, MLA and former Minister, handed over the coracles and the fishing nets to the beneficiaries at a brief function brought up by the Government Fish Seed Farm in Mettur. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Semmalai explained the various programmes being implemented by the State government for improving the livelihood of fishermen. ParticipatedP. Jennifer, Deputy Director of Fisheries, Dharmapuri region, and Venkatachalam, assistant director of fisheries, Mettur, were present on the occasion.