Tripura to Become Second Organic Fisheries Cluster in India: A Major Boost for Sustainable Aquaculture
Image: Minister Sudhanshu Das in his social media post.
19.05.2025: Tripura to Become Second Organic Fisheries Cluster, following Sikkim’s lead. This announcement was made by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh during a special event in Agartala on Sunday, where he also laid the foundation stone for an Integrated Aqua Park in Kailashahar.
The project is being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with a budget of Rs. 42.4 crore. This is a major step towards promoting sustainable fish farming in the Northeast region.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, laid the foundation stone of the Integrated Aqua Park in Kailashahar, Tripura on 18th May 2025. This ₹42.39 crore flagship initiative… pic.twitter.com/3Z0xBW8wFC
— Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D (@FisheriesGoI) May 18, 2025
According to the Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has always prioritized the development of the Northeast. He mentioned that every Union Minister has been directed to focus on this region’s progress. Over the last 10 years, Tripura has shown impressive development in fisheries, growing from 3.7 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 6.4 lakh tonnes recently.
The minister also shared national figures, stating that India’s fish production has nearly doubled from 96 lakh tonnes in 2013–14 to 184.02 lakh tonnes in 2023–24. This was made possible after the central government separated fisheries and animal husbandry from agriculture, allowing focused policy decisions.
The Integrated Aqua Park will provide all essential services like hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage, training, and marketing under one roof. The government aims to complete it quickly so that local communities can start benefiting from it soon.
FAQs
Q1. What is an Organic Fisheries Cluster?
An Organic Fisheries Cluster promotes eco-friendly fish farming without using chemicals, focusing on health and sustainability.
Q2. Why is this project important for Tripura?
It will boost local employment, improve fish production, and support sustainable practices in aquaculture.
Q3. What is the PMMSY scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aims to improve fish production and create infrastructure for fisheries across India.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from official announcements and news sources available at the time of writing.
