Fisheries Development Minister Kusum Mahdele has said that a policy for prawn breeding in reservoirs of Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Federation will be formulated soon. Kusum Mahdele was addressing a meeting of Fisheries Federation’s working committee here today. Agriculture Production Commissioner MM Upadhyay and Principal Secretary Fisheries Development Saleena Singh were also present on the occasion.
Mahdele informed that agreement-holders for sale of fish caught in federation’s reservoirs are seeking permission for prawn breeding. The federation does not have a policy for prawn breeding. Therefore, action will be taken and policy formulated for this. Initially, the policy will be implemented in any 2 reservoirs as a pilot project. Rates per hectare will also be fixed for this.
Agreement-holders will make all arrangements and bear all expenses on prawn breeding in reservoir. Mahdele said that implementation of prawn breeding policy will be a novel initiative for Madhya Pradesh. Fishermen will also get source of extra income. Various institutions and scientists in the country have also recommended prawn breeding from time to time. Mahdele also directed to fill vacancies in the federation.
The working committee accorded sanction for new administrative building of the federation. The meeting also discussed fish sale tender process in Halali, Barna and Mahi reservoirs. The committee approved partial amendments in 80:20 Boat-Net Subsidy Scheme.Federation’s Managing Director UK Subuddhi, Director Fisheries Development UK Purohit, Secretary Pradeep Neekhra etc were also present on the occasion.