Fisheries Minister, Nilkant Halarnkar attended the celebration of National Fish Farmers Day, organised by Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa, at Curtorim.
This day Commemorates the historic achievement of Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. K. H. Alikunhi, who successfully induced breeding in Indian Major carps in 1957, revolutionizing inland aquaculture in India.
Curtorim MLA, Aleixo Reginaldo Secretary (Fisheries), Prasanna Acharya, IAS, Director Fisheries, Dr. Shamila Monteiro and others were also present.
Meanwhile the Directorate of Fisheries has announced that ‘White legged Shrimp’ will be made available for sale on 11th July at Directorate of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji, 2.30pm onwards. The Shrimp will be sold at Rs. 350/Kg .
