Assam Government to Provide Aid to Flood-Affected Fish Farmers

Parimal Suklabaidya, Assam's minister of fisheries said that the state administration will provide help to fish farmers who suffered significant losses as a result of the present flooding in order to revive the state's fish industry.

The disastrous floods caused significant losses to the sector of about 80% of fish farmers, totaling Rs 1,000 crore.

"Nearly 80% of the state's fish farmers have suffered major losses, with an estimated cost of more than Rs 1,000 crore. The data was acquired from several state districts. By July 15, we will be able to get the exact amount. However, preliminary information suggests that over 80% of the state's fish farmers have suffered, according to Parimal Suklabaidya.

He further stated that the state administration intended to support the struggling farmers and provide them with standard fish seeds in an effort to revive the fish business.

The Minister further noted that Assam is almost self-sufficient in terms of fish production.

The gap between overall demand and production has been closing due to schemes like the Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY), the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), and Ghare Ghare Pukhuri Ghare Ghare Maach. Currently, 96% of the overall demand has been met, according to Suklabaidya.

The flood and landslides that hit Assam this year have reportedly had an impact on up to 8.9 million residents of the state, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

192 people in the state have already died due to the calamities.

The flood has impacted 2.40 lakh hectares of cropland in 34 districts.