Odisha’s “ Empowering fishermen through mobile advisory services and toll free call centers for fisheries extension service”, a scheme which has been popular amongst fishermen earned appreciation at the Union government level and an award at a national workshop…
Govt launches fish dishes prepared in a hygienic condition, at a reasonable price, courtesy the fisheries department’s mobile van, Fish on Wheels monday onwards. Initially, the van will be stationed outside the Chilika fresh outlet at IRC Village. Depending on the…
Eradicating middlemen, Samudram – a community-backed producer company of traditional fisherwomen of Odisha – has started direct supply of dry fish to North-Eastern States. First batch of dry fish of Samudram would start from Ganjam district for Guwahati in Assam…
A fisherman’s son and now a fisherman himself, Kulamani Tarai knows all too well that while the sea has provided sustenance to his family for generations, it can also be a cruel and deadly place. Every morning, when he leaves…
A fisheries hub on 20 acres at Kausalyagang on the city outskirts is being planned to server dual purpose of knowledge dissemination centre for farmers and recreational facilities such as play area for kids, restaurants with fish-based cuisines and theatres for the…
Encouraged by growth rate of 13 per cent in fish production and 26 per cent in exports, the Odisha government has announced that it will involve entrepreneurs and big firms in aquaculture in a big way by offering them half…
After a huge response to its two fish outlets, Chilika Fresh, a ‘Chicken Fresh’ outlet in the city is now open. Consumers can get processed hygienic meat from the outlet within 10 minutes of placing the order. Consumers have the…
Encouraged by a record of 26 percent growth in seafood exports to Rs. 2,300 crore during 2014-15, the Odisha government has set an ambitious target to increase the exports of marine products to Rs.10,000 crore in the next three years. Shrimp…
Worldfish, a global aquaculture and genetic improvement organisation, will partner with Odisha to improve fish production and meet its target of doubling fish production in 5 years in the state. The major objective of the partnership is to improve the…
Spain-based Business Initiative Directions (BID) has selected Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Ltd (OPDC), for international star award for leadership in quality (ISLQ) in gold category. OPDC will receive the award in a ceremony in Paris, France during June, 27 and…