Itanagar, July 27 -- In a major boost to cold-chain marketing and sustainable fisheries development in Arunachal Pradesh, the Department of Fisheries on Monday flagged off a refrigerated vehicle carrying around 3 quintals of premium Rainbow Trout from Mechukha in Shi-Yomi district to markets in Aalo, Pasighat and Itanagar.

The refrigerated vehicle was flagged off by Fisheries Minister Gabriel D Wangsu in the presence of Education Minister PD Sona at Mechukha.

The programme was attended by the Director of Tourism, Shi-Yomi Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mechukha, Heads of Departments, Assistant Director of Fisheries (PMMSY Nodal Officer), Circle Officer, District Fisheries Development Officer, Zilla Parishad Member,...