Eluru, March 29, (way2newstv.com):
The state government has focused on this Aqua sector, which has an infinite range of growth. Besides the development of fish and shrimp, special purpose is to provide cotton cultivation. Also special attention is paid to the production of the mother prawns for quality shrimp production. In the wake of this, aqua products along the coast of the state are expected to increase in exports. As a result, the government is planning to increase the number of marine products that are more likely to be exported to the naval state of the 974 km long coastline.
STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE AQUA SECTOR
All the adjoining districts, especially the shore, are running towards shrimp, fish and cattle breeding. In fact, since 1995, fish, shrimp and crabs are specially cultivated for ponds. Exports started from local consumers to other states and other countries. The farmers' focus on the growing demand for Andhra prawn, fish and crabs in overseas markets The rice is tied to the AQUA sector. After Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh is ranked first with a net worth of Rs 32,000 crore from the country. 70 percent of the exported aqua products belong to the region. The state government hopes to further develop this sector. As many as Rs 105 crore will be allocated for the development of mother, child prawns and cotton production in the state. The decision was taken to increase the production of quality fish at the government fisheries production center in Badambadi. The crab hatchery will be constructed in the sunset of the Bapatla Mandal in Guntur district. This hatchery will cost around Rs 14 crore. In the same area, the Fongappa nursery will be set up at a cost of Rs 23 crore. Nakkapalli Mandal in Visakhapatnam district is going to set up a special center for the production of quality shrimps. 1.5 lakh shrimps are produced annually. It costs Rs 20.38 crore. Allocations will be made in the budget. Allocation in the budget is in the form of plans for the development of the aqua sector. In the budget for the next financial year (2018-19), the government has allocated only Rs 282 crore in allocation. In fact, Rs 330 crore was allocated. Yet, the budgetary projections are expected to increase, but in the case of fisheries. As a result, Aqua experts have said that if allocations are made, the wealth of moth will be further developed.
