Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs stressed for the holistic development of reservoirs in Odisha

Bishweswar Tudu, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs recently inaugurated the ICAR-CIFRI Pen Culture Demonstration-cum-Reservoir Fisheries Enhancement Program at Balidiha, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. Tudu said, “The Department of Fisheries, Government of Odisha and the fishers should join hands with the ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore for the holistic development of the reservoirs in Odisha.”

The minister stressed disseminating the benefits of the reservoir fisheries development program to the local community. Subrata Dash, District Fisheries Officer, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha underlined the various schemes being run by the state government for fisheries development.

Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore briefed about the activities being carried out by the Institute in Odisha. He also urged the fishers of Balidiha Dam to work together in a participatory model for the success of the reservoir fisheries enhancement program.

About 250 fishermen participated in the program.