Union Minister of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh will lay the foundation stone for the Integrated Aquapark situated in Kailashahar, Tripura tomorrow. The Minister will also inaugurate a one-day Fish Festival in Agartala.

This Integrated Aquapark is being set up with an investment worth 42.4 crore rupees under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). These aquaparks are conceptualized as integrated hubs that offer services ranging from hatcheries and feed mills to cold storage, processing, training, and marketing, all under one roof. The event will also be attended by Minister of State Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in a statement, informed that on this occasion, certificates and sanction orders will be distributed to various beneficiaries in the fisheries sector, which entails the disbursement of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to eligible fishers and fish farmers. The Ministry added that the best-performing cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs), and fisheries start-ups will also be recognized for their contributions to the sector.

Further, beneficiaries supported under PMMSY will receive certificates, highlighting the government’s continued commitment towards inclusive and sustainable development.