Tripura gets a big boost in fish farming. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to launch ₹42.4 Cr Integrated Aquapark in Tripura and inaugurate a one-day Fish Festival on May 18, 2025.
Tripura Gets a Big Boost in Fish Farming
A major step is being taken to support fish farmers, Tripura gets a big boost in fish farming. On May 18, 2025, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate a Fish Festival in Agartala and lay the foundation stone of a ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark at Kailashahar.
This project is part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and aims to help fishers and small fish businesses grow.
What Will the Aquapark Do?
The Aquapark is a special centre where many fish-related services will be available in one place:
- Fish seed hatcheries
- Fish feed mills
- Cold storage for fish
- Fish processing units
- Training for fish farmers
- Marketing and selling support
This setup will help youth and women find jobs and start businesses in the fisheries sector.
Why Tripura?
Tripura is a fish-loving state with people eating over 29 kg of fish per person each year. In the last 10 years, the state has received ₹319 crore for fishery projects under PMMSY and Blue Revolution.
Support to Fish Farmers
During the event:
- Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) will be given to fishers.
- Best Fish Cooperatives, FFPOs, and start-ups will be awarded.
- Certificates will be given to those supported under PMMSY.
Benefits of the Aquapark
- Creates jobs for youth and women
- Helps small fish farmers earn more
- Supports cold storage and market access
- Makes fish farming easier and modern
- Encourages start-ups and innovations in aquaculture
FAQs
Q1. What is an Integrated Aquapark?
A: It is a place that offers everything needed for fish farming – from hatcheries to training and selling.
Q2. Who will benefit from this Aquapark?
A: Fishers, fish farmers, women, youth, and new fish-related businesses.
Q3. What is PMMSY?
A: It stands for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, a central government scheme to improve fisheries in India.
Q4. Where is the Aquapark being built?
A: It will be built in Kailashahar, Tripura.
Q5. When is the event?
A: The inauguration will happen on May 18, 2025 in Agartala.
Disclaimer: This post is based on a government press release published on May 17, 2025. For official updates, please visit pib.gov.in.