JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: To commemorate the World Fisheries Day, the Department
of Fisheries today organized an impressive awareness programme at Bahu Fort
here today.
The programme was graced by the
Commissioner/Secretary Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, R. K. Bhagat as
chief guest, while as Director Environment and Remote Sensing O. P. Sharma was
the guest of honor. Director Fisheries, R. N. Pandita was also present
on the occasion.
Speaking
on the occasion, the Commissioner/Secretary highlighted the importance of the
day and role of the Fisheries Department for conservation and promotion of fish
culture in the State. He said it is endeavor of the Government to promote and
develop various species of fish which are economically viable in the State. He
said fisheries is one of the most viable income generation sectors in the State
and large number of unemployed entrepreneurs are showing interest in this
activity. This sector has also been flagged in other schemes including, PM’s
Package, RKVY (NMPS), Blue Revolution, ATMA and Mission Fingerling etc. for the
benefits of unemployed youth and farmers.
Bhagat said that various steps have been taken by
the department to make the state self-sufficient in fish production including
construction of Fish Farms, Fish Seed Hatcheries’,
Brood Banks etc. He said the department is also providing logistic and
technical support to the fish farmers as well as professional fishermen by
providing various incentives like imparting of training, provision of
By-cycles, Auto Rickshaws’, Nylon Twine, Tool Kits etc. He said the
department is also making efforts for upliftment of the downtrodden fishermen
community and in this regard the fishermen are provided Low Cost Houses,
Scholarships and Insurance Cover also.
The Director Fisheries briefly showcased the
activities of the Department and steps taken under various schemes for
upliftment of fishermen community and fish farmers. He said there is lot of
potential and viability in this sector and more and more youth and farmers
should come forward and set up their livelihood units and avail the benefits
under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes. He said that at present the fish
production of the state is about 20.39 thousand tonnes and efforts are being
made to further boost the by affective implementation of various schemes
Several scholars, students, fishermen and fish
farmers were present on the occasion.
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