UP Fisheries Dept Launches Rs 9.12 Cr Hatchery Revamp, Boosts Fish Production To 13.31 Lakh Tonnes

By Kamakshi Bishnoi
Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00 PM (IST)

Source:JND

In a move to strengthen the fisheries sector in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has initiated renovation work worth Rs 912.76 lakh for four major fish hatcheries located in Gorakhpur, Basti, Ayodhya, and Amethi. The foundation stone for the project was laid on Wednesday by Fisheries Development Minister Dr Sanjay Kumar Nishad at a ceremony held at the Directorate of Fisheries.

During the event, the minister also inaugurated the renovation of the Fisheries Directorate building, which will be carried out at a cost of Rs 29.94 lakh. A new digital portal was launched to streamline and bring transparency to the auctioning process of rivers and reservoirs across the state.

In addition, two key publications were released: a training manual covering 15 technical topics related to fisheries and an informational booklet about the Fisheries Development Corporation.
Allotment letters for river and reservoir auctions were distributed to nine entrepreneurs from the Uttar Pradesh Matsyajivi Sahakari Sangh. The cooperative body also handed over a dividend cheque of Rs 1.65 crore to the state government.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to uplifting the fishing community, Dr Nishad mentioned several ongoing schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, Nishadraj Boat Subsidy Yojana, as well as Kisan Credit Card and insurance benefits for fishermen.

These initiatives have collectively pushed the state’s fish production to 13.31 lakh tonnes—an increase of 1.71 lakh tonnes compared to last year.

Principal Secretary Ravindra Nayak, Director General Rajesh Prakash, Fisheries Corporation Chairman Ramakant Nishad, and Cooperative Union Chairman Viru Sahni were also present at the event.