India, May 9 -- Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, visited Ornamental Fisheries Brood Bank at Mangrul Village in Raigad, Maharashtra established by Mrs. Yashodhara Sanjay Khandagale under PMMSY. Following the visit the union Secretary also interacted with beneficiaries of PMMSY to understand the gaps and challenges faced on ground.

The Brood Bank visited by the union secretary is first initiative of its kind in India, conserves and breeds more than 25 varieties of ornamental fish. Mrs. Yashodhara Sanjay Khandagale has successfully positioned her brand, "Sam Discus," among the leading producers of high-quality discus fish in the coun...