Govt contemplating to curb dependency on import of fish from outside: Minister Sudhangshu Das in Assembly

AGARTALA:

The state fishery minister Sudhangshu Das on Wednesday informed the assembly that the government is contemplating to increase local fish production and curb the dependency on imports from outside and neighbouring Bangladesh.

Responding to the queries of Congress MLA Gopal Roy and CPI(M) MLA Ramu Das, the minister disclosed that Tripura’s annual fish requirement stands at 1,17,287.46 metric tons, while local production meets only 85,805.68 metric tons, leaving a significant gap that is filled by imports from Andhra Pradesh and Bangladesh.

The minister emphasised on the scientific method of fish farming to boost local fish production and said, “The state government is committed to increasing local fish production and reducing dependency on imports.”

Highlighting the multifaceted measures taken by the government to enhance fish production, the minister said that the measures include – Providing assistance to fishermen through self-help groups and cooperative societies; Developing new ponds and lakes for scientific pisciculture; Reviving abandoned water bodies for fish cultivation; Distributing fish seeds among fishermen; Establishing new hatcheries for artificial and hybrid fish production; Promoting net-based fish cultivation in Dumbur Lake and other large water bodies; and Offering scientific training to fishermen to improve production and quality.

 


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