ZIRO, Nov 12: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh emphasized on Arunachal Pradesh's pivotal role in driving the socio-economic development of the North-East, aligning with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to advancing the region as a growth hub for the nation. 
Addressing progressive farmers and general public at India’s first Integrated Aqua Park at Tarin here today the union minister advocated for the establishment of cooperative societies in every district to further strengthen local economic frameworks and enhance community participation. 
Singh urged the state government to facilitate formation of more cooperative societies and strengthen cooperative societies in dairy sector with the help of National Dairy Development Board. This will not only boost production and supply of milk and milk products but will also improve livelihoods of dairy farmer, he observed.
“It was the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a leading producer of fish and under his able leadership PMMSY has seen massive success and has been able to take India into second position in the world in fish production,” the minister added. 
The Union Minister also announced the allocation of Rs. 19.54 crore for the establishment of a modern fish market in Ziro, which will incorporate advanced digital and AI applications to support streamlined and sustainable fisheries management. 
“With initiatives like these, Arunachal’s development will support India's goal of moving from the world’s fifth to third-largest economy,” he said. He further highlighted that PMSSY has generated ₹7000 crores in revenue with major contribution from inland fishing.
The minister also interacted with the fish farmers and handed over 11 KCC loan sanction certificates to the farmers and 6 best fish farmers and gave away 3 wheelers under PMMSY.
Minister for Agriculture and allied departments, Gabriel D. Wangsu, in his address, said that Arunachal Pradesh offers significant opportunities in agriculture, animal husbandry and allied sectors.
"Our state is blessed with unique opportunities, and as some have aptly described Arunachal as Shangri-La on earth," Wangsu said while underscoring the diverse topography and abundant natural resources in Arunachal Pradesh. “This potential especially for fisheries and animal husbandry sectors must be fully tapped to foster economic growth and improve local livelihoods,” he added.
Earlier in the day the union minister inaugurated the Artificial Insemination Training Centre and District Dairy Farm at Siiro here. The AI centre has training capacity of 10 trainees per batch and it will cater to the training needs of around 4 adjoining districts. 
The minister also visited Siikhe lake and fisheries cum recreational park at Pare Ami and integrated fishery park at Yachuli. These visits were part of a three-day tour program by the Union Minister as invited by Wangsu during their earlier meeting at Delhi.
The Union Minister was accompanied by Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development  Gabriel D. Wangsu; Minister for Panchayati Raj Ojing Tasing; MLA, Ziro Hage Appa; former minister Tage Taki; Secretary Fisheries Hage Tari; Deputy Commissioner Lower Subansiri Vivek HP among others.

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