VARANASI, Oct. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the country's first state-of-the-art wholesale fish market in Chandauli on Saturday. Located along the Delhi-Kolkata National Highway, the inauguration will take place from the National Agricultural Science Complex in Delhi.

Spanning one hectare and built at an approximate cost of Rs.65 crore, this modern fish market is anticipated to significantly boost the income of fish farmers in Purvanchal, potentially doubling it. The funding for its construction was a collaborative effort, with 60% provided by the central government, 40% by the state government, and an additional Rs.10 crore contributed by the Mandi Parishad.

Chandra Mohan Garg, district magistrate o...