Rs 400 Cr to be invested for holistic development of fisheries sector in Goa: Giriraj Singh
Panaji, Feb 7 (UNI) Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Giriraj Singh on Sunday said that Centre would be investing Rs 400 crore for fisheries sector in Goa.
Addressing a press conference at Raj Bhavan, near the city, he said, “Goa has the potential to become the fisheries hub of the country. I have discussed this with the Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant and Fisheries Minister Filipe Nery Rodrigues of the state about a holistic investment of Rs 400 crore for the fisheries sector in the state. Out of this, Rs 41.47 crore has been already approved under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).”