Govt Seeks To Eliminate Fish Imports In Northeast With PMMSY Initiatives: Joint Secretary

In a significant boost to the fishery sector, the Indian Government has approved projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for Northeast India worth more than *Rs 1,700 crore*, which is beyond the original goal of *Rs 1,500 crore*. This effort attempts to close the gap between the region's production and demand for fish and lessen reliance on imports.

In an exclusive interview with Pankhi Sarma of *Business North East (BNE)*, Sagar Mehra, the Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), stated that the northeastern region has enormous potential for fisheries development and that these investments will not only improve local production but also open up new economic opportunities.

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Since more than 90% of people in the Northeast consume fish, the government is working to improve the fisheries value chain by establishing modern fish markets, aqua parks, and infrastructure upgrades with an aim to access foreign markets, particularly for high-value fish species, as the area moves closer to satisfying local demand, indicating a new era for Northeastern fisheries.
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