MPs Fish Production Receives International Recognition: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the State Government is firmly committed to ensuring the prosperity of Annadata. To achieve this objective, the government is promoting income-enhancing activities such as animal husbandry and fisheries during the Krishak Kalyan Varsh. He said special emphasis is being laid on the scientific management of ponds and reservoirs across the state. Along with agriculture, the fisheries sector is emerging as a major avenue for enhancing farmers’ income. The Chief Minister said that a large section of Madhya Pradesh’s fishing community depends on fisheries for its livelihood. To improve their socio-economic well-being, the activities under the Madhya Pradesh Integrated Fisheries Industry Policy-2026 are being expanded internationally. He said the agreement signed between Kuwait’s leading fisheries company and Kamdars Care, Indore, would usher in a new era in fisheries development and the welfare of the fishing community.

In the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, Zabedi Al Kuwait Fisheries Company, a leading Kuwait-based fisheries company, and Kamdars Care, Indore, signed an investment and buyback agreement worth ₹7,430 crore under the Madhya Pradesh Integrated Fisheries Industry Policy-2026. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed these views after the signing ceremony held at Samatva Bhavan, Chief Minister’s Residence, on Monday.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Fishermen Welfare and Fisheries Development Shri Narayan Singh Panwar, MLA Shri Rameshwar Sharma and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Fish Trade Union, Shri Fares Boukammaz, were present on the occasion.

Madhya Pradesh Offers Immense Potential for Fisheries Development

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh possesses abundant water resources that provide immense opportunities for the development of the fisheries sector. This will not only help meet the country’s food requirements but also boost exports. He said that the state has tremendous potential for agricultural growth and food production.

Describing Kuwait as a friendly nation, the Chief Minister said the State Government is working with full commitment and speed to translate foreign investment proposals into reality, and the positive outcomes are now becoming increasingly visible. He expressed confidence that Madhya Pradesh would establish a distinct identity in the fisheries sector in the years to come.

Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Greenhouses to Produce 123,000 Tonnes of Vegetables

During the signing ceremony, it was informed that the Madhya Pradesh Integrated Fisheries Industry Policy-2026 aims to attract private and foreign investment to develop a modern, export-oriented, value-added fisheries industry in the state.

Under the agreement, an estimated investment of ₹7,430 crore will be made to develop backwards and forward linkage infrastructure, including cage culture facilities, at the Indira Sagar, Bargi, Bansagar and Barna reservoirs. The project is expected to generate an additional 400,000 tonnes of fish production through cage culture.

In addition, 123,000 tonnes of vegetables will be produced through aquaponics, hydroponics andgreenhouse cultivation. The initiative is expected to create 15,000 direct and 20,000 indirect employment opportunities. The state has set a target of achieving fish exports worth nearly ₹6,000 crore. The Chief Minister said this initiative would particularly benefit the fishing community across Madhya Pradesh.

Agreement to Position Madhya Pradesh as a Leading Fisheries Investment and Export Hub

The agreement marks a significant step towards establishing Madhya Pradesh as one of India’s leading destinations for fisheries investment and exports.

Zabedi Al Kuwait Fisheries Company has an established business network in more than 10 countries, dealing in premium-quality food products, canned foods, spices and related commodities. Kamdars Care, Indore, is a cluster-based business organisation that supports the formation of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and helps expand their business activities. The organisation is also recognised under the Startup India initiative.

Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Neeraj Mandloi, Secretary, Fishermen Welfare and Fisheries Development, Shri Swatantra Kumar Singh, senior departmental officials and experts, Deputy Director General of Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources Shri Nasser Al-Ameer, Advisor to the Kuwait Investment Authority Shri Ashraf Hussain, and Director of Kamdars Care Shri Sanjay Patidar were also present on the occasion.