Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, interacted with members of Mangshila Fisheries Development Cooperative Society Ltd. and Namok Swayem Fisheries Cooperative Society Ltd. at Mangshila in Mangan district, Sikkim, on 2 November 2026.
The interaction provided an opportunity for fish farmers associated with the two cooperative societies to share their progress, achievements and challenges in fisheries-related activities. The discussion highlighted the role of fisheries cooperatives in organising fish farmers, supporting aquaculture activities and strengthening livelihoods at the grassroots level.
As part of the programme, fish feed was distributed among 15 beneficiaries to support their aquaculture activities and enhance fisheries-based livelihoods.
The interaction also underlined the importance of cooperative institutions in promoting fisheries development and providing a collective platform for fish farmers to share their concerns and aspirations with policymakers.
