ENA State 2025-03-27 14:27:01 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Panaji, Mar 27 (KNN)</strong> The Government of Goa has outlined an extensive agricultural development strategy, allocating substantial resources to modernise and diversify the state's agricultural and fisheries sectors. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented a comprehensive plan that encompasses institutional support, export promotion, and technological innovation across multiple agricultural domains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A significant financial provision of Rs 306.3 crore has been earmarked for the agricultural sector, with strategic focus on establishing specialised boards to enhance sector productivity and regulation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state plans to create three key institutional bodies: the Goa Cashew Board, Goa Bamboo Board, and a new Goa Poultry Board. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The poultry initiative aims to increase production, regulate the industry, and establish a state-of-the-art poultry farm to improve quality and efficiency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Goa State Agriculture Policy 2025 receives a dedicated allocation of Rs 10 crore, developed in collaboration with ICAR-CCARI. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The policy emphasises agro-tourism as a critical component, indicating a nuanced approach to agricultural development that extends beyond traditional production methods. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Agriculture Produce Export Development Authority is actively working to expand agricultural exports, with notable success in exporting baby corn, mangoes, chillies, and flowers through the Mopa airport.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In the realm of sustainable agriculture, the government allocated Rs 18.7 crore to the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, specifically supporting the adoption of organic fertilisers. This investment signals a commitment to environmentally conscious agricultural practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The fisheries sector is set to undergo significant technological and infrastructural improvements. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The proposed initiatives include innovative culture systems for crabs, mussels, and seaweed, utilising advanced box and crate technologies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A critical security enhancement involves installing transponders on registered fishing vessels, with an estimated project cost of Rs 3.6 crore to improve coastal and deep-sea vessel communication and safety.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A major infrastructure project involving the development of a wholesale fish market, estimated at Rs 41.2 crore, is scheduled for completion by September. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The project will include the distribution of eco-friendly fish kiosks and three-wheeled vehicles to eligible fishermen and local vendors, supporting small-scale maritime entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These comprehensive strategies demonstrate Goa's holistic approach to agricultural development, focusing on technological innovation, export potential, sustainability, and supporting local agricultural communities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The multi-pronged initiative positions the state to achieve significant agricultural transformation in the coming years.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41543 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/goa-cm-unveils-rs-3063-cr-plan-to-modernise-agriculture-fisheries 2025-03-27 14:27:01 knnindia.co.in