MoS George Kurian visits Mizoram to review fisheries; Integrated Aqua Park at Zawlnuam proposed
Union MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian visited Aizawl, Mizoram on 24 May 2025, inspecting fish ponds in Lengpui and the proposed site of a Fish Farmers' Training Centre under the North Eastern Council.
Summary
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian visited Aizawl, Mizoram on 24 May 2025. He visited private fish ponds in Lengpui and the proposed site of a Fish Farmers' Training Centre under the North Eastern Council at the Laldenga Fisheries Demonstration Farm, Lengpui. Mizoram's Fisheries Minister Lalthansanga sought approval for project proposals, including an Integrated Aqua Park at Zawlnuam in Mamit district. Kurian highlighted the Equity Grant under Fish Farmers Producer Organisations (FFPO).
Key facts
- Date
- 24 May 2025, Aizawl, Mizoram
- Visited
- Fish ponds in Lengpui; proposed NEC Fish Farmers' Training Centre
- State proposal
- Integrated Aqua Park, Zawlnuam (Mamit)
- Scheme highlighted
- Equity Grant under FFPO
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Zawlnuam, where Mizoram has proposed an Integrated Aqua Park (raised during MoS George Kurian's visit in May 2025), is in which district?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Mamit
The proposal is for an Integrated Aqua Park at Zawlnuam, Mamit.