The government is planning to spend 100 crore for promoting inland fisheries and aquaculture in the country. But it will support and finance only those fishery projects which would have a complete value chain.

"We are looking at setting up pilot projects in each state. On successful completion, we can replicate the model in various parts of the country," said a senior official from the animal husbandry and fisheries department. These projects should have their own ecosystem with integrated demand and supply chain, reports EconomicTimes.

"Besides a reservoir for breeding fish, these projects should have an ice factory, transport facilities and cold storage for freezing and processing fish. These projects should also be linked to the markets," he said.

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