Union Cabinet Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, Shri Parshottam Rupala, visited Guwahati, Assam for “Aspirational District Programme” that started on 16th April 2023 and came to an end today, 17th April 2023 with a vision and objective to review and strengthen the fisheries sector development including other works, where the Minister interacted with beneficiaries and other stakeholders regarding fisheries sector development.
Shri Parshottam Rupala’s visit under Aspirational District Programme was to understand the on-ground situation of districts and support them in accelerating the improvement in socio-economic indicators of the most underdeveloped districts by sharing the information on various aspects. The programme has been implemented focusing on various key performance indicators under socio- economic themes like Agriculture, basic Infrastructure etc.
Moving forward Shri Parshottam Rupala interacted with the fish farmers, fishermen and other dignitaries/officers, beneficiaries of PMMSY and KCC at various places like Barpeta, Barbarijhar and Howly, where,he highlighted the implementation of PMMSY scheme in all the States and Union Territories including Assam and discussed in detail how the beneficiaries, fishermen, fish farmers and other stakeholders could be benefitted from the adoption of programmes like PMMSY and Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to close the crucial gaps in the value chain of fisheries. He emphasized on enhancing fisheries production and productivity (for both inland, cold-water fisheries) in relation to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) plan and other multi-dimensional Blue Revolution efforts. Also, he requested them to come forward and use the benefits of KCC for fish farmers and allied activities.He also requested volunteers to help in creating awareness of the schemes such as PMMSY, KCC so that the beneficiaries can take benefit of the same.
Further, Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala visited Musa Jungles, Manas National Park Barpeta, Goat Farm, Barbarijhar, Fisheries Farm of Shri Hemanta Deka, Barpeta and Nutrition Rehabilitation Center, Howly for better understanding of ground issues.
Beneficiaries, fish farmers and fishermen interacted with Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala. This interactive session facilitated them to come out with the issues being faced and the same will be worked upon for improvement in fisheries development. The impact of the review meeting program shall have a long-lasting effect on the future generations to come and will address problems with multiple developmental issues in a comprehensive manner with far reaching impact covering fisheries sectors.