Port Blair, Jul 28: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration in coordination with Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, Kodiyaghat have distributed around 8,000 Tiger Shrimp Seeds (Penaeus Monodon) to the local Shrimp farmers in a function held at RGCA, Kodiyaghat today.
On the occasion, Mr. Abhishek Gulia, Director of Fisheries urged the farmers to adopt scientific methods to enhance productivity and improve their livelihoods. He also instructed the Department officials to identify more fish farmers and motivate them to avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Mrs. V. Sheeja, Deputy Director (Fisheries) provided insights into post-stocking management techniques crucial for successful shrimp farming. Mr. Nagraj, Senior Scientific Officer at RGCA-Kodiyaghat, assured the farmers of ongoing technical support and pledged RGCA’s expertise to boost productivity. The occasion concluded with the distribution of Tiger Shrimp Seeds to the selected fish farmers. Mr. G. Amalatheeban, Assistant Director of Fisheries, South Andaman proposed the vote of thanks.
