AP Bureau.
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Bhubaneswar, 11th May 2015: Odisha has achieved a 13% jump YoY in fish production of a total 467076 MT in fiscal year 2014-15, against the total production of 413889 MT last year. An additional area of 4000 hectares was brought under fish cultivation. The export in sea food has also been boosted up to Rs 2300 cr during 2014-15, according to an official release.
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While hailing the growth rate Odisha chief secretary Gokul Chandra Pati on Monday directed the officials of Fisheries & Animal Resource Development to develop fishery clusters in the State and enhance growth rate of total fish production to 20% in coming year.
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Pati said that, 20% growth can be achieved through adoption of appropriate technology, technical assistance to fish farmers in tranches already under fish cultivation and brining more areas under fish cultivation.
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He also advised the department to instruct all District Fishery officers to follow up new fishery projects and fishing pond proposals and ensure their successful operation. The department has also been asked to promote 16 fishing clusters in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsingpur, Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts, in those areas where power and connectivity can be ensured.
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It is to be noted that, total fish production in the State has been enhanced from 370643 MT in 2009-10 to 467076 MT in 2014-15. During this time inland fish production has increased from 241311 MT to 333865 MT. Similarly, the marine fish production has also been increased from 129332 MT to 133211 MT. Sea food export has been enhanced from Rs421 cr in 2009-10 to Rs.2300 cr in 2014-15.
