Assam has almost become self-reliant on fish production. Talking to AIR News, Commissioner- Secretary in the Fishery department Rakesh Kumar said that during the Covid-19 pandemic period, the state has produced sufficient quantities of fish to fulfil the local needs. Mr. Kumar said that youths who returned to the state from outside during lockdown are engaged in the fishery sector. He said that Assam is exporting fish to other North Eastern states. Mr. Kumar added that the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana would further help the state in fish production. He said that a cluster wise action plan is being prepared to implement the scheme in Assam.