World Fisheries Day has been celebrated on November 21, 2020 at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy. World Fisheries Day is our way of thinking globally and acting locally as we reach out to our fisher communities through local events, said Minister Sarangi. During the event, for the first time in Fisheries Sector, the Government of India awarded best performing States for 2019-20.
He said that through this event we send a message to our fishers, to our nation and to the world that fisheries is an important sector that contributes immensely to the socio-economic growth of the country. Fisheries are responsible for providing nutritional security, livelihood support and employment to millions of Indians. With increased population, agriculture and the allied sectors have to contribute the food demand and supply.
The best Organisations awarded for 2019-20 was given: Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd. (for Marine); Telangana State Fishermen Cooperative societies Federation Ltd (for Inland), and Assam Apex Cooperative Fish Marketing and Processing Federation Ltd. (for Hilly region); Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh as best Marine District; Kalahandi, Odisha as best Inland District; Nagaon, Assam as Best Hilly and NE District. Besides, it also felicitated the best Fisheries Enterprise; best performing Fisheries Cooperative Societies/FFPOs/SSG and best Individual entrepreneurs; best Marine and Inland Fish Farmer; and best Finfish and Shrimp hatcheries. Prizes were distributed to all the awardees.
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