Fish farmers seek special package
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 13 2023:
Pointing out that fish farmers are also facing serious financial issues due to the ongoing crisis in the state, All Manipur Scientific Fish Farmers' Association has appealed to the state government to announce special package for the affected fish farmers.
Addressing the media at Manipur Press Club here on Friday, Association president Thokchom Premananda said that fish farmers across the state are also facing the brunt of the current humanitarian crisis in the state.
Fish feeds are not only scarcely available in the market but there is also steep price rise due to highway blockades.
As a result, many fish farmers are facing severe hardships and fish production will decrease significantly this year, he said while pointing out that farmers, who took loans from banks for their farms are on the verge of bankruptcy.
Reiterating that the government announce a special package for the fish farm ers, he further said that the Association had already submitted memorandums in this regard to the chief minister and the Governor.