First State-Level ‘Shrimp Mela’ was organized by Punjab Government

First State-Level ‘Shrimp Mela’ was organized by Punjab Government

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Category : State Published on: February 22 2023

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  • Punjab Government has organized its first state-level ‘Prawn Fair’ (Shrimp mela) held at the farmers’ training center at Enakhera village.
  • This “Prawn Fair” or Shrimp mela is an effort of the state government to create awareness about shrimp farming. 
  • Shrimp farming is an aquaculture-based activity in marine or freshwater to produce shrimp for human consumption.
  • Shrimp farming began in the state in 2016-17.
  • Five south-western districts of Punjab, Muktsar, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Faridkot are known for shrimp farming.
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