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Awareness Programme on Aquaculture Insurance and Benefits under PM-MKSSY at Mangan
Mangan, November 3 (IPR): A one-day awareness programme on Aquaculture Insurance and other benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) was organised by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), North Eastern Regional Centre, Guwahati, Ministry of Fisheries, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Sikkim, at DAC Hall, Pentok, today.
The programme began with a welcome address by Assistant Director of Fisheries, Mr Yowaraj Sharma, who thanked the organisers for the initiative and highlighted the fisheries sector's potential in the State. He also briefed the participants on State Government initiatives, including the Mukhya Mantri Matsya Utpadan Yojana.
The Chief Executive, NFDB, highlighted various Government schemes aimed at promoting fisheries and aquaculture as sustainable sources of livelihood and strengthening the rural economy. He encouraged farmers to actively participate in the sector and avail themselves of the available opportunities.
This was followed by a technical session by NFDB resource person and Executive Assistant Mr Sarad S T, who introduced NFDB and elaborated on key initiatives, including PMMSY, Group Accident Insurance Scheme, Entrepreneur Model under PMMSY, PM-MKSSY, National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) and Aquaculture Insurance. He also explained the registration process on NFDP, eligibility criteria, required documents and procedures for accessing the benefits under various schemes.
Addressing the gathering, SDM Mangan, Mr Sandeep Kumar, appreciated the informative session and encouraged farmers to harness the fisheries sector's potential to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency.
Furthermore, he emphasised that increased participation would improve livelihoods and contribute to the district’s economic development. He also assured the administration’s support and stressed the importance of coordination between farmers and the concerned department.
The programme began with a welcome address by Assistant Director of Fisheries, Mr Yowaraj Sharma, who thanked the organisers for the initiative and highlighted the fisheries sector's potential in the State. He also briefed the participants on State Government initiatives, including the Mukhya Mantri Matsya Utpadan Yojana.
The Chief Executive, NFDB, highlighted various Government schemes aimed at promoting fisheries and aquaculture as sustainable sources of livelihood and strengthening the rural economy. He encouraged farmers to actively participate in the sector and avail themselves of the available opportunities.
This was followed by a technical session by NFDB resource person and Executive Assistant Mr Sarad S T, who introduced NFDB and elaborated on key initiatives, including PMMSY, Group Accident Insurance Scheme, Entrepreneur Model under PMMSY, PM-MKSSY, National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) and Aquaculture Insurance. He also explained the registration process on NFDP, eligibility criteria, required documents and procedures for accessing the benefits under various schemes.
Addressing the gathering, SDM Mangan, Mr Sandeep Kumar, appreciated the informative session and encouraged farmers to harness the fisheries sector's potential to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency.
Furthermore, he emphasised that increased participation would improve livelihoods and contribute to the district’s economic development. He also assured the administration’s support and stressed the importance of coordination between farmers and the concerned department.
