Deputy Commissioner stresses need for robust market for fish produced in Mandya
Presiding over the district-level committee's meeting of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2025-26, organised by the Fisheries Department in Mandya on Tuesday, Mr. Kumar said the district had a total of 856 lakes, including 177 under the department's purview and 688 under that of the gram panchayats.
In addition, fish farming was carried out in 26 river stretches and four reservoirs in the district.
While 306 lakes were developed during 2024-25, Mr. Kumar said Mandya district had a total of 47 fishermen's co-operative societies and more than 45,000 fishermen.
Emphasising the need for better training in fisheries, Mr. Kumar said a total of 742 beneficiaries had been identified under the PMMSY during the last five years, while financial assistance of ₹513.38 lakh had been provided to 150 beneficiaries under the scheme. During the year 2024-25 alone, financial assistance to the tune of ₹224.21 lakh was provided under the scheme.
He emphasised the need for encouraging fish farming in agricultural ponds and called upon the officials to ensure that the beneficiaries were utilising the PMMS effectively.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Mandya Zilla Panchayat, K.R. Nandini, said the fishermen, who received financial assistance, should undergo training in fish farming techniques.
She also emphasised the need to monitor whether beneficiaries were properly utilising the scheme and take necessary action to prevent misuse of funds.
A book outlining the benefits, financial assistance and achievements of the PMMSY over the last five years was also released on the occasion.
Deputy Director of Fisheries Department Baba Saab, Assistant Directors Lokesh K.M., Mahadevaswamy, Jagadish T.D. and Pushpalatha, Lead Bank manager Prashant, and progressive farmer C.N. Suresh were also present.
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