National Fisheries Awards
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying awarded best performing States, Organisations and Districts for 2019-20 for the first time on the occasion of the ‘World Fisheries Day’ (21 November).
Top States
- Marine States: Odisha
- Inland States: Uttar Pradesh
- Hilly and NE States: Assam
Top Districts
- Best Marine District: Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
- Best Inland District: Kalahandi, Odisha
- Best Hilly and NE District: Nagaon, Assam
Top Organisations
- Marine: Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd.
- Inland: Telangana State Fishermen Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd.
- Hilly Region: Assam Apex Cooperative Fish Marketing and Processing Federation Ltd.