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Centre boosts HP fisheries with state-of-the-art training centre in Gagret
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Thursday, 19 March, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant move to strengthen the aquaculture sector in the hill state, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has approved the establishment of a "state-of-the-art" Fisheries Training Centre at Gagret, Himachal Pradesh. The project, valued at Rs 5.17 crore, is being funded under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, informed the Lok Sabha that the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has already sanctioned and disbursed Rs 5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh government to kickstart the facility. The training centre is designed to bridge the technology gap and provide modern technical expertise to local fish farmers.
The announcement comes amid a steady rise in fish production across the state. Official data reveals that total fish output in Himachal Pradesh has climbed from 13,745 tonnes in 2019-20 to a projected 16,250 tonnes in 2025-26. Specifically, the districts of Kangra and Chamba have shown remarkable progress. Kangra’s production rose from 4,871 tonnes in 2022-23 to 5,480 tonnes in 2024-25, while Chamba saw its output grow from 1,075 tonnes to 1,379 tonnes in the same period.
The Minister highlighted that the holistic development of the sector is being driven by flagship schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana (PM-MKSSY). Furthermore, the extension of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility to fishers since 2018-19 has provided crucial working capital, empowering farmers to modernize their infrastructure and improve the value chain.
These initiatives are aimed at enhancing productivity, improving post-harvest management, and strengthening the overall livelihood of the fishing community in the Himalayan region.
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