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The fishermen would sooner or later come to terms with alternative sources of power. “Fishermen could carry an alternative battery set in case the existing one ran out of power,” he said. “Fishermen traditionally use kerosene and because of the Centre’s policy, it had become essential to find alternatives to kerosene. Venkatrao Nadagouda, Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, took a ride in the boat. However, the government would do its utmost to provide kerosene for the boats till an alternative for it was found, the Minister added..