Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) on 5 November 2026 in Hyderabad. The meeting was attended by state fisheries ministers, department representatives, and non-official members.
During the meeting, the Union Minister called on the NFDB to strengthen its role as a proactive development institution, improve last-mile outreach, and ensure timely completion of projects and effective fund utilisation. Highlighting the increase in fish production from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes, he directed focused support to North-Eastern and inland states to bridge production and consumption gaps.
State fisheries ministers sought continued central support for fish markets, Integrated Aqua Parks, and greater convergence with rural development programmes. Officials also discussed expanding aquaculture, boosting seafood exports valued at around ₹70,000 crore, and promoting private investment through cooperatives and start-ups.
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