Srinagar, July 2 -- Highlighting the cold-water fisheries potential of the region, the Minister said the proposed Aqua Park would serve as a model for holistic cold-water aquaculture development, focusing on infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods.

In a significant move, the Ministry has also formally designated Anantnag as a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster, with Kulgam and Shopian identified as partner districts. The initiative will promote integrated value-chain development, including hatcheries, feed mills, processing units, and market linkages.

"Over Rs.120 crore in private investment has already been mobilized under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and we are committed to building s...