Context:
Govt launches the first-ever organic fisheries cluster in India in Soreng, Sikkim.
- Objective:
- The cluster will focus on promoting eco-friendly fish farming by:
- Avoiding the use of chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides in fish feed and the overall value chain.
- Ensuring minimal environmental pollution and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
- Supporting sustainable production practices in the fisheries sector.
- The cluster will focus on promoting eco-friendly fish farming by:
- Government Involvement:
- The initiative was launched virtually by Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
- Key Goals:
- Encourage private investment in aquaculture infrastructure.
- Branding of Sikkim’s cold water fisheries, enhancing its market visibility.
- Empowerment of locals to support sustainable growth in the fisheries sector.
- Andhra Pradesh is the largest fish producing state in India
