The fish farmers of Nabarangpur district have lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Rs 20000 cr package under PMMSY during the lockdown. They have termed the financial package as most important as the government has set the target production of 70 lakh tonne in five years. This will create 55 lakh employment avenues in the sector. The fish export will be doubled with the financial stimulus being given to the fishing community and farmers. Praising PM Modi for providing the fish farmers the much needed help and financial assistance, Irfan Khan of Taragaon in Nabarangpur district said he has taken up pisciculture in one hectare of pond and the package will greatly help him. Khan said the aid will help him to carry on his business as before. The lockdown has slowed down the activity, but PM’s package has come as a balm on his wounds. Khan further said the fish farmers of the district will benefit immensely from the PM’s package. Under the PMMSY, the Centre has announced Rs 11000 cr for fishing and Rs 9000 cr for fishing harbor and cold chain. The fish farmers and their boats will be covered with insurance under the scheme.