Assam CM, Union Minister discuss roadmap to boost fisheries, dairy sectors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh at the latter’s official residence here and held extensive discussions on unlocking Assam’s potential in the fisheries and dairy sectors.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma said, “Had a very good conversation with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @LalanSingh_1 ji. His vast experience and deep understanding of the sector were reflected in the valuable insights he shared.”
The Chief Minister said the discussions centred on harnessing Assam’s immense potential in the fisheries sector by increasing fish production and promoting exports. “We had a productive discussion on harnessing Assam’s immense potential in the fisheries sector. Along with increasing fish production, we also explored promoting fish exports by strengthening the value chain, improving processing infrastructure and enhancing market access,” Sarma said.
He added, “In the coming days, we will work towards translating these ideas into concrete outcomes that can propel Assam into a major fish-producing and fish-exporting hub.”
On the dairy sector, Sarma said, “We also discussed strengthening our dairy cooperative sector by enhancing veterinary facilities, setting up Pashu Aushadhi Kendras, establishing Tetrapack (UHT) and Milk Powder Plants, and improving the existing cattle stock through artificial insemination.”
In a separate post on X, Union Minister Singh described the meeting as ‘warm and productive’ and said the two leaders held a detailed discussion on unlocking Assam’s immense fisheries potential by enhancing fish production, promoting exports, strengthening the value chain and expanding processing infrastructure.
The Union Minister said the meeting also deliberated on strengthening dairy cooperatives, expanding veterinary services, establishing veterinary medicine centres, setting up Tetra Pak (UHT) and milk powder plants, and improving livestock through artificial insemination.