JAMMU, MARCH 21: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli today said the government is in process of giving boost to the fish production in the state to uplift the rural economy besides creating job avenues for the unemployed youth.
Minister said this while inaugurating Kissan Mela cum Exhibition at Ghoumanhassan in Jammu under “Support to State Extension Programme for Extension Reforms”.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister said the department is in the process of introducing various new initiatives aimed at making these sectors viable and profitable.
He said the department has established 1037 carp units and 513 trout units during past two years under Blue Revolution /RKVY scheme and the assistance of Rs 1 lakh for establishing carp unit while Rs 3.60 lakh is being provided for establishing trout unit including the assistance for construction and input cost for feed and seed.
He said the total consumption of Fish in the state is 20,000 Metric tons and out of which 20-30 percent is imported. He said the innovative measures taken under different schemes will help in making the state self sufficient in Fish Production.
Kohli said Special incentive based schemes are also being framed and introduced for unemployed youth as well as people already employed in these sectors and measures to invite fresh investment are also being undertaken.
