A review meeting for the Pradhan Mantri Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of the Union Secretary for Fisheries, Government of India.
In the meeting, Y Kikheto Sema, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary for Law & Justice and Fisheries & Aquatic Resources in Nagaland, highlighted that only about 12% of Nagaland’s potential area has been utilized for fisheries development and urged the need for additional areas to be made available for growth.
During the meeting, Kikheto proposed several components to be included in the new guidelines for PMMSY, which will extend over the next five years. These suggestions included the integration of cluster fish farming with other agricultural activities such as frog, crab, snail, and poultry farming, as well as infrastructure support like pack houses and feed mills specifically for North-Eastern States, particularly Nagaland. He also recommended promoting fisheries eco-tourism, providing hands-on training and exposure for farmers and entrepreneurs, funding for quality fish markets and recreational fisheries, revising cost norms, reducing farmers’ contributions, and incorporating the renovation of old ponds and tanks.
Union Secretary Dr Abhilaksh Likhi assured that these suggestions would be considered favorably. Kikheto was accompanied by the Director, Rongsennungba, and Deputy Director, Dr. Rongsenkumzuk, during the meeting.
Additionally, on September 10, 2024, Kikheto Sema met with Union Secretary for Law & Justice, Dr. Rajiv Mani, to request the early release of funds for the ongoing District Courts in Mon and Noklak and for upgrading existing District Courts. He also noted that land acquisition is in progress for the new districts of Shamator, Tseminyu, and Niuland and urged the Government of India to consider the construction of District Courts in these new districts in the coming year.