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21-02-2015 |
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Aquaculture to get agriculture status in Andhra Pradesh |
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VIJAYAWADA: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the state government will announce a new aquaculture policy in order to make Andhra Pradesh the top exporter of marine products in the world.
He said the government is planning to grant agriculture status to aquaculture so that there can be an influx of funds into the sector.
Addressing a meeting after inaugurating 'Aqua Aquaria', an aquaculture expo, in the city, Chandrababu Naidu said he was unable to elaborate on the aqua policy due to the MLC election code in Krishna district. He, however, promised to extend support to fishermen and exporters. He said the government will make use of 3,000 tmcft water which is going into the sea from the Godavari river to promote the aqua sector in the state. He said the government has fixed a target of exports worth Rs 30,000 crore per annum.
The government will also introduce new courses in aqua technology in professional colleges to boost the industry.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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