In the meeting, information was given about the progress, expenditure of departmental schemes and three ornamental fisheries clusters being developed in the district. Of these, one cluster is being established in Bahadrabad and two in Roorkee area.
The Chief Development Officer directed to give wide publicity to the schemes, complete the set targets on time and increase the progress of expenditure. He stressed on developing ornamental fish farming as a self-employment opportunity and connecting more and more youth with it.
He also directed to publicize inspirational stories of successful fish farmers through newspapers and other mediums, so that more people can adopt fish farming as a better means of livelihood.