Raisen (Madhya Pradesh), 22 October 2026 – Smt. Gunjan Krishna, Joint Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited Halali Dam in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, to review fisheries development activities and interact with fishers and representatives of the local cooperative society.
More than 300 cages have been installed at the reservoir under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), promoting cage-based fish farming and increasing fish production. During the visit, the Joint Secretary reviewed the progress of these activities and discussed the experiences and needs of the fishing community.
She also visited the post-harvest facilities at Halali Dam, where Indian Major Carps (IMCs) and other fish varieties are handled before being supplied to various parts of the country in refrigerated vans. The facilities support efficient fish transportation and strengthen market linkages for producers.
The visit highlighted the role of PMMSY in promoting inland fisheries, improving livelihoods of fishers and connecting reservoir-based fish production to wider markets.
(Source: Department of Fisheries, Government of India)