Kausalyagang may be model fisheries hub

A 10-day training programme organised by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Cooperatives ltd (FISHCOPFED) here concluded on Thursday.

Addressing the valedictory ceremony, Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy informed that the State Government has planned to develop Kausalyagang as a model fisheries hub. Besides, it also plans to give a further boost to fish productions in the State, the Minister added Addressing all the 50 trainees from Pipili in Puri, Panigrahy said training is essential for development of knowledge and efforts with a cooperative approach can ensure success in every field.

On the occasion, the Minister provided insurance cheques worth Rs 1 lakh, each, to the nominees of three fishermen, who dies in accidents, of Puri district.  He also gave away stipends and certificates to all the trainees. Among others, FISHCOPFED Assistant Director SS Singh, scientist BK Das from the CIFA, district Fisheries officers Basanta Das and Subrat Das were present.