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.