Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Telangana Boosts Fish Production, Aids Fishermen's Livelihood
The government of Telangana is helping fish catchers by releasing many baby fish and shrimp into ponds and lakes.
They are also planning to build new places to grow these baby fish and shrimp.
The government has given a lot of money to help fish catchers have a better life and catch more fish.
They are also making plans to sell fish in bigger, modern markets.
Telangana Minister for Fisheries Vakiti Srihari announced measures to enhance the state's fish production brand.
12 lakh fish and prawn seedlings were released into Dharmasagar reservoir as part of the initiative.
The government plans to release 84 crore fish and 10 crore prawn seedlings into 26,000 ponds statewide this year.
Rs 123 crore was allocated to the Fisheries department for supporting fishermen's livelihood and economic growth.
Plans include establishing a fish and prawn seed production centre, developing Dharmasagar reservoir as a tourist spot, and building modern fish markets.
- Who
- Telangana State Government, Minister for Fisheries Vakiti Srihari, MLA Vijayudu, and local officials
- What
- Initiated measures to enhance the state's fish production brand and improve fishermen's livelihoods by releasing fish seedlings, allocating funds, and planning infrastructure development.
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Where
- Dharmasagar reservoir, Krishna River, and across Telangana State
- Why
- To support the livelihood and economic growth of five lakh fisherfolk families dependent on fisheries and to boost overall fish production.
Government's Initiative
Public Appreciation
Government's Role
Government's Initiative
The government is actively supporting fishermen by providing subsidized fish seedlings and allocating funds for infrastructure development.
Public Appreciation
The public appreciates the government's initiative and expects it to benefit fishermen in the region.
- Minister for Fisheries
- Vakiti Srihari
- Free Fish Seedlings Released
- 12 lakh fish and prawn seedlings into Dharmasagar reservoir
- Total Seedlings Planned
- 84 crore fish and 10 crore prawn seedlings into 26,000 ponds
- Budget Allocated to Fisheries Department
- Rs 123 crore
- MLA Involved
- Vijayudu
