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Government Schemes 22 September 2026 · Event date: 21 September 2026
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Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal Co-Chaired Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal

Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal Co-Chaired Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari co-chaired a high-level review meeting in Kolkata on 21st September 2026 to discuss fisheries and aquaculture development in West Bengal. The meeting focused on expanding aquaculture, boosting seafood exports, improving cold-chain infrastructure, and enhancing fisher safety under schemes like PMMSY. Additionally, administrative approval for developing 6 reservoirs was handed over during the session.

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This is relevant for government exams covering national and state-level welfare schemes, current economic updates, and developmental policies in the fisheries sector.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Fisheries organized a high-level review meeting in Kolkata on September 21, 2026, co-chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari. Officials and representatives from various central and state bodies discussed ways to unlock West Bengal's untapped fisheries potential, improve export values, and expand aquaculture.

During the meeting, administrative approval for developing six reservoirs was handed over to the Chief Minister. Discussions emphasized boosting seed quality, enhancing cold-chain infrastructure, utilizing the Sundarbans for high-value species exports, and implementing flagship initiatives like PMMSY and the National Fisheries Digital Platform to support livelihoods and drive sector growth.

Key Points

  • The review meeting was held on 21st September 2026 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
  • It was co-chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari.
  • Administrative approval for developing 6 reservoirs at a cost of Rs. 832.50 lakh was handed over.
  • West Bengal is currently the second-largest fish-producing State and leading fish seed producer.
  • West Bengal recorded a fish production of 25.43 lakh metric tonnes in 2025-26.
  • India's fish production increased from 95.7 lakh tonnes in 2014 to 197.75 lakh tonnes.
  • India's fisheries exports have more than doubled to ₹73,890 crore.
  • The fisheries sector supports nearly 50 lakh people in West Bengal, with about 32 lakh dependent on livelihoods.

Exam Angle

Date of meeting
21st September 2026
Location of meeting
Kolkata, West Bengal
Cost of 6 reservoirs
Rs. 832.50 lakh (central share Rs. 499.50 lakh)
West Bengal fish production in 2025-26
25.43 lakh metric tonnes

A. Rs. 832.50 lakh

Source: Press Information Bureau

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