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| 26 new co-operative housing colonies soon: Manohar | | 1272 private fish ponds, four fish markets coming up soon: Aijaz | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Mar 25: Minister of State for Fisheries, Aijaz Ahmad Khan today said that 1272 private fish ponds, besides establishment of fish markets at Jammu, Srinagar, Kathua and Baramulla are being established at a commutative cost of Rs. 2.50 crore. Replying to the discussions on Demand on Grants of the department under his charge, in the Legislative Assembly here, the Minister said that 125 awareness camps will be organized in various parts of the State to create awareness about fish farming.
He informed that the fish seed production has increased from 21 to 40 lakh quintals due to the vigorous efforts of the department.
Speaking on the Demand of Grants for Cooperatives and allied sectors, the Minister of State for Cooperatives, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma said that cooperative movement is being revived in a big way. He said all the defunct and sick cooperative societies are being revived. He said 14 Cooperative Housing Colonies have already been established and 26 new such colonies are proposed to be established in the near future.
The Minister said 31 new Cooperative Bank branch are being established in the State shortly. He said Cooperative Banks are playing vital role in providing credit to farmers and NABARD and RBI have been approached to simplify guidelines so that farmers could be provided loans at lowest interest rates. He said J&K is the first State in the country where two full-fledged Women Cooperative Bank have been established which are manned exclusively by female staffers.
Later, the Members withdrew their cut motions after detailed reply by the Minister and the House passed the Demand of Grants amounting to Rs. 4431.10 lakhs for Fisheries with voice vote. |
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