The center launches Rs 50 crore projects under PMMSY and boosts the fisheries sector
The Center's decision to support recreational fishing in the East Khasi Hills District has significantly boosted Meghalaya's fishing industry. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on January 6 officially opened and laid the groundwork for 50 fisheries development projects in the Northeast totaling ₹50 crore.
The Northeastern Region States Meet event, which was hosted by the Department of Fisheries, demonstrated the government's dedication to supporting sustainable aquaculture and improving local livelihoods. With a central portion of Rs 27 lakh and a beneficiary share of Rs 20 lakh, the project's overall cost in Meghalaya is Rs 50 lakh. The establishment of an integrated aqua park in Assam's Darrang District is anticipated to produce...