Chandigarh, Feb. 13 -- Punjab's Fisheries sector has witnessed remarkable growth with the implementation of various initiatives aimed at enhancing fish production and aquaculture development, said the state Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday. He said that government-run Fish Seed Farms are producing over 14 crore high-quality fish seedlings annually, which are being provided to farmers at subsidized rates to boost the industry.
The Minister highlighted that 16 Government Fish Seed Farms, 11 fish feed mills, and seven laboratories are actively supporting fish farmers in the state. He revealed that fish seedling production increased to 14.74 crore by December 2024, compared to 13.90 ...