The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Fisheries Development, celebrated the ‘World Fisheries Day 2021’ at Rail Auditorium, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
During the event, for the second time in Fisheries Sector the Government of India awarded best performing States and Districts for 2020-21.
- Balasore, Odisha was awarded as the Best Marine District in the country.
Award Winners:
Best Performing States for 2020-21:
- Best Marine State: Andhra Pradesh
- Best Inland State: Telangana
- Best Hilly and Northeastern State: Tripura
Best Performing District for 2020-21:
- Best Marine District: Balasore, Odisha
- Best Inland District: Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh
- Best Hilly and Northeastern District: Bongaigaon, Assam
Besides, the Government also felicitated to Best Quasi Government Organization/ Federation/ Corporation/ Board, Best Fish Farmer, best Hatchery, Best Fisheries Enterprises, Best Fisheries Co-operative societies/FPOs/SHGs, Best Individual Entrepreneurs, Best Innovation idea/Technology Infusion.