Agartala , Aug 30, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Aug 30: Aiming to boost the fisheries sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated a nationwide project worth Rs 1564 crore from Palghar, Maharashtra.

This ambitious initiative aims to enhance the fisheries infrastructure and support the livelihoods of those involved in the sector across the country.

As part of this national project, Minister Sudhangshu Das inaugurated a Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery project in North Shilghati Gram Panchayat under Kakraban R.D Block.

The hatchery, constructed at a cost of Rs 25 lakhs provided by the State Government Fisheries Department, was built by Utpal Jamatia, a local resident.

Addressing the program, the ARDD and Fisheries Minister emphasized the future role of the Department of Fisheries in empowering the state’s unemployed youth by providing them with opportunities to become financially independent.

He also highlighted the department’s commitment to fostering sustainable development in the fisheries sector.

Talking about the current situation in the state following the devastating floods, Das said, “The Primary sector including Agriculture, ARDD and Fishery department have undergone severe losses”.

“To cope up with the dire situation, the ARDD and Fisheries department is relentlessly working everyday. Vets are attending the livestock and cattle who have been provided shelter in several camps. Free medicines, feed, vaccines are been provided. Officials are visiting the affected areas across the state to assess the ground situation and estimate a preliminary amount of loss”, he said.

Assuring that the affected farmers will be compensated, the minister said, “After a preliminary estimation of the loss, the farmers will be compensated aptly with the help of the state and central government”.

Earlier in the day, Minister Das visited the flood-affected areas in Udaipur, where he assessed the situation and provided support to the affected communities.

He ensured that cattle fodder and necessary medicines were distributed to the refugees to help them care for their domestic animals sheltered in the camps.