Fishery Minister S. Rajen Singh today said that indigenous fishes of the state need to be promoted. The government specially the fishery department is focusing for the production of sustainable fish products for the state. Action plans have been chalked out in this regard, he said. Rajen Singh speaking to the media at his office chamber at Old Secretariat, said that there is a need for upgradation of the government maintained fish farms in the state at present. He informed that as announced recently by the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh a total number of 705 beneficiaries from the hill districts have been benefited under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, RKVY. Rs. 15000/- each has been successfully transferred to their respective bank accounts. Total number of beneficiaries selected by the department is 900. Transfer of benefits for 195 beneficiaries are still pending due to account defaults. Concerned officers have been instructed to complete the formalities, he added. He said that unemployed and interested persons can approach the department for pisciculture activities for which the fishery department is always ready to help. Biofloc method of fish farming will be provided for interested farmers specially in hill districts where there is limited scope for digging of ponds. This will not only generate their income but also reduce the unemployment problem in the state. Five batches of biofloc training has been successfully conducted by the department, he added. Minister Rajen also appealed to the beneficiaries to furnish correct information and correct bank documents when they apply for the scheme. He also said that regular inspection visit will be conducted at the respective sites with the officials.