date:Jun 18, 2015
duction increased from 241,311 tonnes to 333,865 tonnes, while marine fish production was increased to 133,211 tonnes during 2014-15, as compared to 129,332 tonnes produced during 2013-14 fiscal year.
With increased growth in the fisheries sector, state chief secretary Gokul Chandra Pati has directed officials to develop aquaculture clusters and enhance growth to 20 per cent in the coming year.
Mr Pati stressed that 20 per cent growth can be achieved through adoption of appropriate technology