Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday chaired a review meeting of the Fisheries Department at the Secretariat to assess the progress of initiatives aimed at increasing fish production and improving the livelihoods of fishing communities.
The meeting, attended by senior departmental officials, focused on inland fisheries management, fish production targets and welfare programmes for fishermen.
During the review, the Chief Minister assessed the implementation of ongoing schemes and discussed measures to improve productivity in the fisheries sector. He also examined operational and staffing challenges affecting the department and directed officials to address them effectively.
Highlighting the importance of fisheries in supporting rural livelihoods and ensuring food security, Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable pisciculture and strengthening support systems for fishing communities.
He said the government would continue to focus on improving fisheries infrastructure, increasing fish production and implementing welfare measures to ensure the long-term growth of the sector and the economic well-being of people dependent on it.
