Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.
Under this scheme many facilities related to dairy and fisheries were inaugurated in Patna, Purnia, Sitamarhi, Madhepura, Kishanganj and Samastipur districts of Bihar. Under this scheme an investment of Rs 20,000 crores would be spent in the next 4-5 Years in 21 States and out of which projects worth Rs 1700 crores were launched in Bihar on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, PM said the aim of these schemes is to empower villages and make India Self-Reliant (AatmaNirbhar Bharat) in the 21st Century. It would provide for new infrastructure, modern equipment and access to new markets.
“The goal is also to double fish exports in the coming 3-4 years. This will create millions of new employment opportunities only in the fisheries sector. After interacting with my friends in the sector today, my confidence increased further”, said Modi.
PM added the fisheries sector is also set to benefit from the work being done on river transport in the areas around Ganga river. The mission Dolphin announced on August 15 this year will also have its impact on the fisheries sector.
He said out of 10 crore farmers of the country, about 75 lakh farmers in Bihar have benefitted from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. PM said that many of the workers who have returned from the cities due to the Corona crisis are moving towards animal husbandry and the Government is contributing its bit.
Bihar is going to be strengthened in the dairy sector due to the modern facilities built in Purnia, Patna and Barauni. The center built in Purnia is one of the largest centers in India. It will benefit a large part of eastern India too.
“The e-Gopala app launched today will be an online digital medium that will help the farmers to choose better quality livestock and get freedom from middlemen. This app will give all the information related to cattle care, from productivity, to its health and diet”, he said.
He added when this work is completed, inserting the animal Aadhaar number in the e-GOPALA app will give all the information related to that animal easily. This will make it easier for cattle owners to buy and sell animals, underlined the PM.