Union Minister Sarangi requests State to make sure implementation of fish scheme
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BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Monday requested the State authorities to make sure efficient implementation of all schemes below Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Interacting with fish farmers, fishermen and different key stakeholders together with officers of some districts by means of video convention, he urged the beneficiaries to make the most of PMMSY to extend fish manufacturing and their revenue. “Urged the beneficiaries to avail the multiple benefits of PMMSY to augment fish production and enhance their income. Hope, the officers in charge of the Fisheries Department of Odisha will help in the effective implementation of the beneficiary oriented schemes under the PMMSY,” Sarangi tweeted.
The interactive session was collectively organised by the National Fisheries Development Board and the State Animal Husbandry and Fisheries division to create consciousness about the advantages out there for the fish farmers, conventional fishermen, fish employees and fish distributors.
Underlining the necessity to improve home fish consumption with corresponding well being advantages, the Minister mentioned that the federal government is encouraging formation of Fish Farmers Producer Organizations (FFPOs) to assist obtain the PMMSY objectives.
With huge shoreline and inland water our bodies, Sarangi mentioned the State has big potential to extend fish manufacturing which can present job alternatives to youth.He mentioned PMMSY goals to boost fish manufacturing to 220 lakh tons by 2024-25.
