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The Government of India on July 10, 2020 announced that Fish Cryobanks will be set up in different parts of the country.
National Fish Farmers Day: Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Giriraj Singh announced this on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day on July 10, 2020. He said, this will be the first time in the world when Fish Cryobank will be established.
Cryobanks Objective: Fish Cryobanks will facilitate all time availability of fish sperms of desired species to fish farmers.
This will bring a revolutionary change in the fisheries sector in the country for enhancing fish production and productivity.
National Fisheries Development Board in collaboration with the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources will take up the work to establish Fish Cryobanks.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: The Minister said, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana had been launched with highest ever investment of over 20 thousand crore rupees during next five years. This scheme will address the critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, modernisation and establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishermen’s welfare.
