Tripura Advocates for Increased Fisheries Funding in Northeast India
Tripura Pushes for 90:10 Funding Ratio for Northeast Fisheries Sector
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During a regional meeting in Aizawl, Mizoram, Tripura's Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das urged the Indian government to adopt a 90:10 funding ratio for fisheries and livestock schemes in northeastern states. This request aims to alleviate financial pressures on small farmers and enhance the region's agricultural productivity.
- 01Tripura currently provides Rs 6,000 in annual assistance to both fish and livestock farmers.
- 02The state reported significant losses in the fisheries sector due to the 2024 floods, impacting over 60,000 fish farmers.
- 03Tripura has become the first northeastern state to offer direct financial assistance to fish farmers through the Matsya Sahayata Yojana.
- 04Concerns were raised over disease outbreaks like African Swine Fever, which recently resulted in the loss of over 1,000 pigs.
- 05The proposed 90:10 funding ratio aims to support the unique challenges faced by small-scale farmers in the Northeast.
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At a regional review meeting held on May 25 in Aizawl, Mizoram, Tripura's Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das called for a shift to a 90:10 funding ratio under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for fisheries and livestock schemes in northeastern states. He highlighted the financial strain on small and marginal farmers due to the existing 60:40 funding structure, which hinders their participation in these sectors. Das emphasized the importance of fisheries in Tripura, where nearly 98% of the population consumes fish, leading to an annual per capita demand of 29 kilograms. He also noted the severe impact of the 2024 floods, which caused substantial losses in the fisheries sector, affecting over 60,000 farmers. Additionally, concerns regarding disease outbreaks like African Swine Fever were raised, stressing the need for improved monitoring and veterinary infrastructure. The proposals made by Tripura aim to bolster the rural economy and ensure better support for farmers in the region.
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The proposed funding ratio aims to alleviate financial pressures on small farmers in Tripura, enhancing their ability to participate in fisheries and livestock sectors.
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