Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, visited Sikkim to review initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The visit included the launch of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeastern region and the inauguration of projects worth ₹375 lakh.
The Hon’ble Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh visited Sikkim on
2 November 2026 to review fisheries development initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The visit was part of a structured mechanism for periodic visits of Union Ministers to the Northeastern Region, aimed at supporting effective implementation of development programmes in northeast region and obtaining field-level feedback.
The visit witnessed participation from Shri Puran Kumar Gurung, Hon’ble Minister for Fisheries, AH&VS and Dairying, Agriculture & Horticulture, Government of Sikkim; Secretary (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, Government of India, high level officials from Sikkim state government, NFBD, ICAR Institutes, fish farmers, fisheries cooperatives, and other relevant fisheries stakeholders.
During the visit, the Union Minister reviewed a Live Fish Vending Centre supported under PMMSY and interacted with members of the Fish Farmers’ Cooperative Societies to understand the challenges faced on ground. Fish feed was distributed to 15 fish farmers from two fisheries cooperative societies, reinforcing support for fish production and farmer-based institutions.
The Minister also inspected stalls showcasing fish, ornamental fish, value-added fish products, along with dairy and animal products and locally grown organic vegetables, highlighting the diversity of livelihood and market opportunities in the region.
Source:
Press Information Bureau
