National Matsya Mela inaugurated at TMA Pai Convention Centre

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, March 04, 2016 : The three-day National Matsya Mela-2016 organised by the College of Fisheries and Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation, was inaugurated at the  TMA Pai International Convention Centre here on March 4, Friday  by Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DC also  launched an online fish sale and delivery portal  named www.buyfish.in  initiated by  the KFDC. He said through the portal, customers can purchase fish online for home delivery anywhere in the city.

He also stated that the Fisheries  sector must make use of its full potential. In his address, the DC also underlined the need to have  uniform price for the fish of different varieties  with the objective of stabilising the fish market.

Hiriyanna, KFDC Chairman who also spoke, admitted that there is a decline in fish catch though the demand is high. He also spoke about  the schemes initiated by KFDC to promote fish products.

Jacintha Vijay Alfred, Mayor of Mangaluru,  Dr Gopal Krishna, MCC Commissioner, V K Shetty, Managing Director of  KFDC and others were present.