The West Bengal State Fishermen’s Co-operative Federation Ltd. (BENFISH), in collaboration with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Regional Office, Kolkata, organised a workshop to review the progress of Fish Farmers Producer Organisations (FFPOs) established under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
The workshop was attended by NCDC Regional Director Nilanjan Sinha and Joint RCS, BENFISH, Monisha Chakraborty, along with officials from BENFISH, NCDC and the West Bengal Government.
Discussions focused on assessing FFPO performance, creating awareness about NCDC and various Government of India schemes, and strengthening the institutional capacity of these organisations.
A dedicated session on audit methodologies, statutory compliance and financial accountability highlighted the importance of transparent financial management and effective governance in ensuring the long-term sustainability of FFPOs.
Other participants included Swapan Saha and Sandip Chaturvedi, APMs, BENFISH; Kuntal Chatterjee, Auditor, Government of West Bengal; Md. Faisal, Assistant Director, NCDC; and other officials associated with the fisheries sector.
The initiative aimed to strengthen institutional coordination, empower fish farmers and promote sustainable fisheries-based cooperative enterprises.
