Union Minister Purushottam Rupala, overseeing fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy, has announced the approval of 239 new fisheries projects worth over Rs 103 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). These projects will be implemented in states including Madhya Pradesh, encompassing diverse areas such as prawn farming, pearl farming, cage culture, and cold storage facilities. Notably, Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a remarkable threefold increase in fish production over the past three years.
Furthermore, the Central government has given the green light for the construction of an Aqua Park in Bhopal, with an estimated cost of Rs 25 crores. This aquatic park will feature a research center, processing facility, water tourism attractions, and exotic fish farming initiatives.
Union Minister Rupala emphasized the importance of promoting shrimp farming to sustain India’s global standing in this sector. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amendments to the Coastal Aquaculture Act have been approved to facilitate the growth of this industry.
These announcements were made during a program celebrating the completion of three years of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya-Sampada Yojana’s implementation across the country. The event, held at the Brilliant Convention Center, was inaugurated by Union Minister Rupala and attended by several dignitaries, including Madhya Pradesh’s Water Resources and Fishermen Welfare Minister Tulsiram Silawat, Union Minister of State for Fisheries Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Union Minister Dr. L Murugan, Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Welfare Board Sitaram Batham, Arunachal Pradesh’s Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Minister Tage Taki, and Member of Parliament Shankar Lalwani.
