Jharigaon, Nov 14 (UDN): The Block-Level Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Fair, organised by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department of the Odisha Government, was successfully held at Jharigaon in Nabarangpur district.
The primary objective of the fair was to make farmers self-reliant through fisheries and livestock farming while strengthening their financial condition and livelihood opportunities.
Jharigaon MLA Narasingha Bhatra, MP Representative Chandrabhanu Nayak, MLA Representative Ganapati Sahu, BDO Madhusudan Majhi, BJP Kisan Morcha President Jagadish Kalar, Block Chairperson Durga Majhi, Additional District Veterinary Officer Manoranjan Nanda, Mobile Veterinary Officer Shubhasmini Nanda, Additional Fisheries Officer Ashwini Jena, Veterinary Officer Ajay Kumar Majhi and Junior Fisheries Officer Uttam Ganda attended the programme along with representatives from various departments, block administration officials and hundreds of farmers and fish farmers.
The guests inaugurated the exhibition stalls by cutting ribbons and visited various stalls showcasing fisheries, livestock and related agricultural activities. Detailed discussions were held on the development of fisheries and animal husbandry, adoption of modern technologies and effective implementation of various government schemes at the grassroots level.
During the programme, financial assistance was distributed to poultry farmers, goat farmers and fish farmers. Work orders were also issued for various farming projects.
Among the beneficiaries, Mamata Manjuri Panda received financial assistance of ₹55.20 lakh for a poultry farming project. A goat farmer received ₹1.20 lakh, while the Tutiguda Self-Help Group (SHG) received ₹7.20 lakh for a fish farming project.
The programme also highlighted the state government’s ambitious Mukhyamantri Matsyajibi Kalyan Yojana (MMKY). Through this scheme, the Odisha Government aims to economically empower 50,000 women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and three lakh fish farmers across the state while generating more than seven lakh employment and livelihood opportunities.
The scheme is expected to create new economic opportunities for fishermen, women and rural youth, encouraging self-reliance and strengthening rural livelihoods.
The fair provided an important platform for farmers and fish farmers to learn about government assistance, modern farming techniques and new opportunities in fisheries and animal husbandry.
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