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Saline Water Aquaculture Cluster in Sirsa under PMMSY
Why in News?
The Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Abhilaksh Likhi reviewed the progress of the saline water aquaculture cluster developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Key Points
- Cluster Development: The saline water aquaculture cluster developed in Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, and Rohtak and promotes farming of high-value species like shrimp, scampi, and seabass in saline-affected areas.
- The Department of Fisheries has notified 34 fisheries production and processing clusters across India.
- Inland fisheries contribute about 75% of India’s total fish production.
- Integrated Aquapark: A ₹110-crore Integrated Aquapark is being established in Sirsa along with cold-chain infrastructure to strengthen post-harvest management and value addition.
- Challenges: Issues such as high electricity costs, irregular power supply, dependence on other states for quality seed, and inadequate water supply for aquaculture.
- Technology Adoption: Aquaculture practices include RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) and Biofloc systems.
- Investment: About ₹760.88 crore investment has been attracted in Haryana under PMMSY.
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):
- It was launched in September 2020.
- The scheme is implemented by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
| Read More: PMMSY, RAS and Biofloc |
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Menaka Guruswamy Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP
Why in News?
Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy has made history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha, marking a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics.
Key Points
- Historic Achievement: Menaka Guruswamy became the first openly queer MP in India after being sworn in as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- She was elected to the Rajya Sabha as a candidate of the All India Trinamool Congress from the state of West Bengal.
- Legal Background: She is a renowned constitutional law expert and senior advocate of the Supreme Court of India.
- She has been a prominent voice for civil liberties, constitutional rights, and LGBTQ+ equality in India.
- Landmark Case: She was one of the lawyers involved in the historic Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India case.
- The case led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality by reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in 2018.
- Significance: Her entry into Parliament is viewed as a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in governance and reflects increasing visibility and acceptance of queer voices in Indian politics.
| Read More: Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, LGBTQ+, Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India |
