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Telangana Gets ₹353 Crore Fisheries Projects Under Central Scheme
The Centre has approved fisheries development projects worth ₹353.01 crore in Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The package includes a ₹47.03 crore wholesale fish market in Hyderabad with cold-chain…
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The Centre has approved fisheries development projects worth ₹353.01 crore in Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The package includes a ₹47.03 crore wholesale fish market in Hyderabad with cold-chain facilities. The Centre’s share is ₹112.68 crore, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha member K. Laxman.
The plan covers hatcheries, aquaculture, fish outlets and livelihood support. It includes 771 two-wheelers with ice boxes, 341 three-wheelers, six insulated vehicles, 185 kiosks and two live fish vending centres. A Murrel cluster and Centre of Excellence are planned in Mancherial. The National Fisheries Development Board will coordinate the programme.
The Indian Opinion
The approvals could improve storage, transport and market access for Telangana’s fish farmers and traditional fishermen. However, they describe planned projects rather than completed works or money already spent. The available details do not state timelines, procurement progress or delivery arrangements. Claims of immediate benefits would therefore be premature. Further reporting should track implementation and outcomes on the ground.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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