Site visit done to set up proposed ‘Modern Integrated Fish Landing Centré’ at Silcoorie

Sept. 8: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kamal Baruah visited the Fishery proposed project site along with other line Departments ( PWD Road, PWD Building, APDCL, PHE, DAO, BDO, DO Vety, DO, Soil Conservation, WRD etc) for details feasibility study of the site located at Silcoorie Ghungor as identified by the Fishery Dept. Cachar where Modern Integrated Fish Landing Centré will be proposed to be established by investing Rs 25 crore under PMMSY.

The objective of the project is to provide the various facilities to the Fish farmers and fishermen community. This fishery project for the welfare of Fishing Community as well as fish farming community aims to reach the height of development in Fishery sector.

Minister for Fisheries, Parimal Suklabaidya at whose initiative the new project is coming up, said that a well-developed fishing hub can look into the proper development of all the connected facilities in terms of quality assurance of the landings, its hygienic handling, pre-processing, packing, transportation and marketing. “Proper availability of infrastructure and accessories, including quality ice, dry ice, and cold slurry units would help maintain the quality of the landed catch,” he quipped.

Suklabaidya pointed out that fish being a highly perishable commodity, requires well-developed, efficient landing and handling facilities and distribution channels. “The new ambitions project of the Fisheries department is a right step towards the promotion of responsible fisheries. It will help in improving the infrastructure facility, maintaining the quality of the landed catch and thereby improve the overall value of fish and fish products.”