LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh was honored with the Best State-Inland Fisheries Award at the Global Fisheries Conference 2023 in Ahmedabad on the occasion of World Fisheries Day.
The prestigious award was presented to Sanjay Nishad, the minister of fisheries in UP, along with Rajneesh Dube, ACS, Fisheries, and Prashant Sharma, director, fisheries.
Minister Sanjay Nishad highlighted the state's impressive fish production growth, reaching over 9.1 lakh metric tonnes this year as compared to 8 lakh metric tonnes the previous year.
Additionally, fish seed production has seen a significant rise from around 27,128 lakh metric tonnes to approximately 36,187 lakh metric tonnes.
The state is actively engaged in 31 projects under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojna, with fish ranching initiatives spanning across rivers in 68 districts.
Noteworthy developments include the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern fish mall in Chandauli, valued at over Rs 62 crore. This recognition solidifies Uttar Pradesh's commitment to fostering a thriving and sustainable inland fisheries industry.
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