Discussions were held on the need to come up with environment-friendly fishing and also look for sustaining the sector while continuing the consumption
World Fisheries Day was recently celebrated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Taking part in the event, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala said that the fisheries sector has tremendous potential for growth and the Government of India is providing all necessary support to achieve the one lakh crore export target from the sector by 2024-25.
Rupala added, “There is a need to come up with environment-friendly fishing and also look for sustaining the sector while continuing the consumption,” adding that the government has set a target to achieve one lakh crore export from the sector by 2024-25. He called for greater awareness of Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr L Murugan said, “The government is implementing MatsyaSampadaYojana and has infused Rs 20,000 crore in the sector through the scheme. Seaweed farming is another part where the government is putting more emphasis on. We are also focusing on empowering fisherwomen and promoting entrepreneurship in the sector.”
Several awards were given during the event. Balasore, Odisha was awarded as the Best Marine District in the country. Andhra Pradesh was awarded the Best Marine State while Best Inland State Award was given to Telangana. Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh received the Best Inland District award; and Best Hilly and Northeastern State and District awards were taken away by Tripura and Bongaigaon, Assam respectively.
