Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse discussed the action plan under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha Yojna (PMMSY) scheme and National Scheme for the Welfare of Fisherman for the year 2022-2023 with the concerned officers on March 30.

 Various measures for benefitting the beneficiaries in Leh district was discussed. It also deliberated on enhancing fish production and productivity, developing ornamental and recreational fisheries, markets and marketing infrastructures.

The officials informed various activities and progress done by the fisheries department in the Leh district. Under the subsidy component of District Plan 2021, repair and supply of fish seeds/feed/equipment and drugs were successfully executed to the 25 units in Leh.

DC, Leh , emphasised on proper marketing and branding of the fishes and fisheries products of Ladakh. He further stressed tapping the tourism potential in the fisheries sector. He added that youths should be encouraged to take advantage of such schemes through the Fisheries department to get livelihood opportunities.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Leh; Chief Planning Officer Leh; Assistant Director, Fisheries Department Leh, Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering (PHE); Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control; Chief Manager, Lead District Manager (LDM) Leh attended the meeting.