Focus on boosting income of fish farmers in Haryana: Minister
Fisheries Minister Shyam Singh Rana has said the state government will place special emphasis on the fisheries sector moving forward.
Following a meeting with officers from the Fisheries Department today, he highlighted that the government was committed to ensuring the effective implementation of departmental schemes. The goal is to ensure that fish farmers benefit from these programmes, ultimately boosting their income.
During the pre-budget discussion, Rana directed the officers to develop effective strategies and ensure that the benefits of both Central and state-sponsored schemes reach all farmers, while also raising awareness about these programmes.
The Fisheries Minister directed officers to explore options for establishing new plants to boost fish-feed production in the state. The officials assured that they would develop a comprehensive plan in collaboration with other departments.
Describing shrimp farming as a valuable opportunity for farmers, he emphasised that officers should encourage farmers to adopt shrimp farming as an additional source of income alongside agriculture. He also stressed the importance of informing farmers about the government schemes and subsidies available to support shrimp farming.
Rana also instructed the officers to expedite the digitisation of fish farmers' data to enhance the department's efficiency. Additionally, he asked to prepare plans for the department's annual budget.
He also said fostering innovation in the fisheries sector and empowering farmers through farmer-friendly schemes was a key priority of the government. This initiative will drive economic prosperity in Haryana's rural areas.
