Guwahati, May 18 -- The central government has approved the establishment of 11 Integrated Aquaparks across India to boost fish production, with four of these parks planned for the northeastern states of Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced on Sunday.

Speaking after virtually laying the foundation stone for Tripura's proposed Integrated Aquapark and inaugurating a fish festival, Singh highlighted the region's potential.

"Tripura and other northeastern states have substantial demand and capacity for fish production," he told reporters.

The Union Minister noted that both central and state governments are working jointly to boost fish pro...