KAKINADA: Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy lauded Andhra Pradesh’s aqua farmers on Saturday, recognizing their efforts in establishing the state as the nation’s top producer and exporter of fish. Speaking at an aquaculture expo in Unguturu, Eluru district, Reddy emphasized the importance of sharing best practices across regions to enhance fish farming across India.
“Though Tripura is a small, hilly state, we are actively promoting aquaculture. Our government has even implemented dedicated laws to foster growth in this sector and support the wellbeing of aquaculturists,” the Governor remarked.
Reddy revealed that Tripura intends to study Andhra Pradesh’s aquaculture strategies and incorporate them, noting that the coastal state’s climate and natural resources are highly conducive to aquaculture. “Tripura, apart from being a tourism destination, is also advancing in education, healthcare, and boasts a literacy rate of 97%,” he added.
Unguturu MLA Patsamatla Dharma Raju also addressed the gathering, highlighting Eluru’s leadership in aquaculture, with the district producing a remarkable 11.93 lakh tonnes of fish over the past year. He underscored the government’s focus on sustainable practices, citing the cultivation of broodstock without antibiotics as an example of eco-conscious farming.
