Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) Minister Sudhangshu Das on Thursday attended the Annual General Body Meeting of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in Hyderabad, where he highlighted the potential and future prospects of the fisheries sector in Tripura.
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister Rajib Ranjan Singh and attended by ministers from various states, senior NFDB officials and other key stakeholders associated with the fisheries sector.
During the meeting, Minister Das shared his views on the overall development of fisheries in Tripura, highlighting the need to strengthen the sector through sustainable fish production, value addition and improved nutritional security.
He also emphasised the importance of enhancing the income of fish farmers and creating better opportunities for those associated with the fisheries sector.
The discussions focused on the development prospects of fisheries and the need for coordinated efforts to ensure sustainable growth, improve productivity and strengthen the livelihoods of fish farmers.
Minister Das expressed his satisfaction at being part of the important meeting and sharing Tripura's perspective on the development of the fisheries sector at the national level.
