Andhra Pradesh has been named the best marine state in the country by the Department of Fisheries. The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying awarded best performing States for 2021-22 on 21 November 2021 on the occasion of the ‘World Fisheries Day, to recognise their accomplishments in the field and their contribution to the growth of the sector. The awards were announced by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala in Bhubaneswar.
Top States
- Marine states: Andhra Pradesh
- Inland states: Telangana
- Hilly and North East states: Tripura
Top Districts
- Best Marine District: Balasore in Odisha
- Best Inland District: Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh
- Best Hilly and NE District: Bongaigaon in Assam
