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Government Schemes 21 September 2026 · Event date: 20 September 2026
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Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal to Co-Chair Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari are co-chairing a review meeting in Kolkata on 21st September 2026 to discuss fisheries and aquaculture development in West Bengal. The meeting aims to review ongoing schemes, chalk out a future roadmap, and strengthen Centre-State collaboration. It brings together various central and state departments, research institutes, and financial bodies.

Why It Matters

This press release covers factual developments regarding government schemes, agricultural and fisheries data, and Centre-State administrative programs in West Bengal, making it relevant for current affairs sections in competitive exams.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Fisheries is organizing a high-level review meeting in Kolkata on 21st September 2026. It is co-chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari.

The meeting focuses on reviewing fisheries schemes, boosting fish production, expanding aquaculture, and improving infrastructure and livelihood opportunities for over 30 lakh fisher folks in West Bengal.

Key Points

  • The review meeting is scheduled for 21st September 2026 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
  • It is co-chaired by Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari.
  • West Bengal's fish production reached 25.43 Lakh ton in 2025-26.
  • An investment of Rs 617 Crore was made under various schemes supporting the sector.
  • The sector provides livelihood opportunities to more than 30 lakh fisher folks.
  • The Government of India has notified 34 fisheries production and processing clusters in West Bengal.
  • The meeting includes participation from NABARD, NCDC, ICAR institutes, and other bodies.
  • Administrative Approval for Integrated Reservoir Development in West Bengal will be handed over during the meeting.

Exam Angle

Event location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Date of meeting
21st September 2026
Fish production (2025-26)
25.43 Lakh ton
Investment amount
Rs 617 Crore

A. 25.43 Lakh ton

Source: Press Information Bureau

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