Krishna chosen as ‘Best Marine District’ in country
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Krishna district has been chosen for the ‘Best Marine District’ award in the country by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Krishna Collector A. Md. Imtiaz, in a press convention right here on Thursday, stated that it was a proud second for the district to be recognised on the nationwide degree and the award can be introduced on the World Fisheries Day 2020 celebrations on November 21 at New Delhi.
He stated that the marine growth programmes, aqua farmer welfare programmes and different initiatives being carried out have been studied throughout the country and three ‘Best Districts’ have been introduced.
Krishna had been introduced as the Best Marine District whereas Kalahandi of Odisha as Best Inland District and Nagaon of Assam had been declared as Best Hilly and North Eastern District.
Mr. Imtiaz stated that Union Minister Giriraj Singh would current the award and a money prize of ₹3 lakh.
The district has 111 kilometre of shoreline and freshwater fish is cultivated in 49,000 hectares whereas saltwater fish and shrimp are cultivated in 19,000 hectares.
He stated aqua farmer welfare and aquaculture growth schemes being carried out by the State authorities have helped the district bag the award and recognition.
Two extra awards
On the opposite hand, Vaisakhi Bio Marine Pvt. Ltd, A.P., has been introduced as one among the many three Best Shrimp Hatcheries and Sai Aqua Feeds, A.P. has been named one of many three Best Fisheries Enterprises.
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