Fish pond inaugurated

SHILLONG, AUG 26: Meghalaya minister for sports & youth affairs Zenith M Sangma inaugurated the first fish pond under Aquaculture Mission in South-West Garo hills district on 26 August at Okkapara under Betasing C&RD block. Speaking on the occasion, Sangma urged the partners under Aquaculture Mission to support the government in order to uplift the standard of living and livelihood so that the people

would be able to stand on their own feet.

West Garo hills deputy commissioner Pravin Bakshi while talking about the flagship
program of the Meghalaya government, sought the cooperation of the people to make the IBDLP
successful in the region. Earlier, Roger BR Marak, Superintendent of Fisheries, West Garo Hills, offered the welcome address and KN Sangma, Sub-Divisional Fishery Officer, Ampati, presided over the function. Grikjang R Marak, Fishery Officer, Tura, proposed the vote of thanks.-By Our Reporter