Hyderabad: Telangana Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Fisheries, Youth Services and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Koheda fish export hub in Rangareddy district. The government will build the export-oriented wholesale fish market at a cost of ₹47.03 crore.
MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, MLA Mal Reddy Rangareddy, Fisheries Director Nikhila, Fruit Market Chairman Chiluka Madhu, Rangareddy Fisheries Cooperative Society president Doosa Venkatesh, Additional Director Muralikrishna, Additional Collector Chandra Reddy, fisheries officials and members of the fishing community attended the programme.
Koheda fish export hub to boost fisheries
Vakiti Srihari said the Revanth Reddy-led government remained committed to the welfare and economic development of fishermen. Moreover, he said the government would resolve the community’s problems and extend every possible support for its growth.
The Minister conveyed greetings to fishermen on National Fish Farmers Day. He also pledged continued support for the welfare of the Mudiraj community.
Koheda fish export hub to create jobs
The government said the project would become Telangana’s first international freshwater fish export centre in an inland state. Additionally, the Centre will provide 60 per cent of the funding under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The State government will contribute the remaining 40 per cent.
According to the government, Telangana produced around 4.20 lakh tonnes of freshwater fish and 15,000 tonnes of freshwater prawns in 2025. The export hub will feature cold storage facilities, processing units, packaging centres, a training centre, customs facilities and a wholesale market.
Furthermore, about 2,000 traders are expected to conduct business at the facility. The project is expected to generate nearly 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in loading, unloading, packaging and transportation.
Moreover, the government said the project would connect Telangana’s fisheries sector with global markets, strengthen the rural economy and create new employment opportunities for youth.
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