‘Boosting fish production key priority’

Kochi: Union fisheries minister S P Singh Baghel said that Centre was committed to improve the country’s fisheries sector.

He said boosting fish production, enhancing the livelihood of fishermen and farming communities, and modernization of infrastructure were govt’s key priorities.

He was speaking at an interactive meeting held at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Sunday during his visit to Kerala to review the activities of central fisheries institutes in the state.

“A sum of Rs 1,148.88 cr has been released to support the country’s fisheries sector under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana. India’s fish production is targeted to reach 22MT by 2024-25,” he said.TNN

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