Odisha govt signs MoUs with entrepreneurs for cage culture in Hirakud reservoir

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | December 03, 2020 IST

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched 15 online services of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department under 5T initiatives. Besides the state government today signed agreements with many entrepreneurs for taking up cage culture in Hirakud reservoir. “ The online applications will provide a number of very useful services to fishers and farmers including registration of fishing boats and licenses, registration of brackish water farms and avail subsidy for setting up of new livestock and fishery units,” said Patnaik. The state government, under its 5T commitment, has brought out a new policy during March 2020, to promote cage culture fishery in large and medium reservoirs. “Cage culture can increase the annual fish production of the State by over 1.24 lakh tons, achieving self-sufficiency in meeting the demand. It will also promote entrepreneurship and create job opportunities.  The royalty generated from lease of the reservoirs will immensely benefit the Primary Fishery Cooperative Societies also.The State Government provides financial assistance up to Rs 50 lakh for various commercial agri-enterprises, including cage culture fisheries,” added the CM.

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