In a bid to boost the fishing sector in Telangana, the Marine Products Exports Development Authority (MPEDA) has advised focusing on the commercial cultivation of Tilapia and fungus species, in addition to scampi shrimps, in the state’s reservoirs. The aim is to prepare treated fish for export to other countries.
MPEDA officials have lauded the efforts of Industries Minister KT Rama Rao in attracting investments from fishing companies and encouraging them to establish a plant near Mid Manair in Rajanna Sircilla, which they consider a significant milestone in the development of the state’s fishing industry.
These recommendations were put forth during a study tour by Pittla Ravinder, Chairman of the State Fisheries Cooperative Societies Federation Limited, to Kerala. The delegation also included officials from the Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF), the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology in Kochi.
During the tour, Chairman Ravinder explored the possibility of introducing hybrid fishing boats powered by solar and wave energy in all of Telangana’s reservoirs, aiming to enhance the convenience of local fishermen.
Scientists and technicians from the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) pledged their full support for the development of Telangana’s fisheries sector. They offered scientific and technological cooperation to assist in the production of high-quality fish food items that have international popularity. Additionally, they expressed their willingness to provide technical support for the utilization of solar energy in cleaning and processing small fish, which are abundant in Telangana.
The CIFT technical department also committed to supporting the activities carried out by the Telangana Fisheries Federation in fish processing and value addition processes.