On May 18, 2025, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, will inaugurate a Fish Festival in Agartala, Tripura, and lay the foundation stone for an Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura. The Aquapark represents an investment of ₹42.4 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The event will recognize top cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs), and fisheries startups, while also distributing Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) and certificates to beneficiaries under PMMSY. Integrated Aquaparks are a key initiative under PMMSY, designed as hubs providing comprehensive services for the fisheries sector, from hatcheries to marketing. Tripura, a state with high fish consumption, has received ₹319 Crores in projects under PMMSY and the Blue Revolution over the last decade. The Kailashahar Aquapark aims to modernize fish production, processing, and marketing infrastructure in the state.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying: A government ministry responsible for fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh: The Union Minister of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Also referred to as Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh.
Fish Festival: A one-day event being inaugurated in Agartala, Tripura on 18th May 2025.
Integrated Aquapark: A facility being established in Kailashahar, Tripura with an investment of 42.4 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Tripura: A state in India where the Integrated Aquapark is located and the Fish Festival is being held.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: A government ministry that Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh is associated with.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh: Also referred to as Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Kailashahar: A city in Tripura where the Integrated Aquapark is situated.
Agartala: A city in Tripura where the Fish Festival is being held.
18th May 2025: Date of the Fish Festival.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY: A government scheme under which the Integrated Aquapark is being set up.
Shri George Kurian: Minister of State, MoFAHD and Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Minister of State, MoFAHD: Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Ministry of Minority Affairs: A government ministry associated with Shri George Kurian.
Shri Sudhangshu Das: Minister of Fisheries, Government of Tripura.
Government of Tripura: The state government of Tripura.
Kisan Credit Cards KCC: Credit cards being distributed to eligible fishers and fish farmers.
Cooperatives: Organizations recognized for contributions to the fisheries sector.
Fish Farmer Producer Organizations FFPOs: Organizations recognized for contributions to the fisheries sector.
fisheries startups: Startups recognized for contributions to the fisheries sector.
Department of Fisheries, MoFAHD: The department within the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying responsible for fisheries.
Blue Revolution: A program under which Tripura has received projects.
Aditi Agrawal: Individual who released the information.
Release ID: 2129286: The unique identifier for the press release.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Inaugurate
Fish Festival, Lay Foundation for 42.4 Crore
Integrated Aquapark in Tripura
Posted On: 17 MAY 2025 1:06PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Ministry of
Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh will lay the foundation stone for the
Integrated Aquapark (situated in Kailashahar, Tripura) and inaugurate a one day Fish Festival from
Agartala, Tripura on 18th May 2025. This Integrated Aquapark is being setup with an investment worth
₹42.4 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The event will also be graced by
Shri George Kurian, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Minority Affairs along with Shri
Sudhangshu Das, Minister of Fisheries, Government of Tripura.
On this occasion, certificates/sanction orders will be distributed to various beneficiaries in the fisheries sector
that entails disbursement of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to eligible fishers and fish farmers. Best performing
Cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs), and fisheries start-ups will also be recognized for
their contributions to the sector and beneficiaries supported under PMMSY will receive certificates,
highlighting the government's continued commitment towards inclusive and sustainable development.
The Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D is prioritizing the establishment of Integrated Aquaparks as a
flagship intervention under PMMSY. These aquaparks are conceptualized as integrated hubs that offer
services ranging from hatcheries and feed mills to cold storage, processing, training, and marketing, all
under one roof. These facilities are not merely physical structures; they are catalysts for value chain
development, innovation, and livelihood generation, particularly for youth and women in the region. The
parks will operate on a hub-and-spoke model, customized to address regional needs and specific thematic
areas. This integrated approach ensures that all facets of fisheries and aquaculture value chain, from
production and processing to retail, are supported by providing end-to-end solutions, maximizing output and
fostering sustainable growth. Tripura has emerged as a frontrunner in this effort. The state with its high fish
consumption rate of over 29 kg per capita per year, has made significant progress in the fisheries sector in the
recent years. Under PMMSY and Blue Revolution, the state has received projects worth Rs. 319 Crores
during last 10 years to support aquaculture expansion, infrastructure, technology infusion, fishers welfare and
market intervention.
The Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura will serve as a backbone for modernising infrastructure for
fish production, processing and marketing in the state, benefiting a wide range of stakeholders across its value
chain.
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Aditi Agrawal
(Release ID: 2129286)