Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal Co-Chaired Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, and the Government of West Bengal co-chaired a high-level review meeting in Kolkata to chart a roadmap for the sustainable growth of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal. The Union Minister handed over administrative approval for the development of six reservoirs worth ₹832.50 lakh. Discussions focused on enhancing fish production, expanding exports from the current ₹5,000 crore to ₹15,000–20,000 crore, unlocking potential in the Sundarbans for high-value species like black tiger shrimp and mud crab, and strengthening infrastructure under PMMSY. State officials highlighted West Bengal's position as the second-largest fish-producing state and leading fish seed producer. Representatives from various ICAR institutes, NABARD, MPEDA, and other bodies discussed technical support for mariculture, biosecurity, and cold-chain development.