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Union fisheries secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi reviews projects in Punjab
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Friday, 24 October, 2025, 15 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, secretary, department of fisheries under the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, visited Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab recently and interacted with fish farmers and fisheries entrepreneurs to understand their issues and challenges, particularly in recirculatory aquaculture systems (RAS) and shrimp farming.
During the visit to modern RAS facilities at Dalutpur Village, Bassi Pathana, in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Dr. Likhi reviewed ongoing fisheries projects and activities being implemented under various central schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). He was briefed on innovative practices adopted by local farmers that have successfully transformed waste land into productive aquaculture hubs, generating employment and livelihood opportunities in the region.
Around 35–40 progressive fish farmers participated in the interaction, sharing their experiences and insights. During the visit Likhi emphasized upon the importance of technology-driven fish farming, capacity building of farmers, and diversification of species to improve income generation and strengthen rural livelihoods. He reiterated the central government’s commitment to supporting modern aquaculture practices through infrastructure development, innovation, and capacity enhancement under flagship fisheries programs. This visit also underscored the government’s prioritization of saline water aquaculture in states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. These regions, often affected by saline intrusion from agricultural fields, present unique opportunities for land-use optimization through aquaculture.
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