Uttarakhand was awarded the best state in the category of Himalayan and North-Eastern States by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) on World Fisheries Day, Thursday( 22 November), in New Delhi.

• The award was given in recognition of its achievements and innovative initiatives in fisheries development.
• Uttarakhand produced around 70,000 metric tonnes of fish last year across 2,600 hectares, according to department data.
• Secretary of animal husbandry and fisheries,
• Uttarakhand, Dr B.V.R.C. Purushottam, received the award from Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union minister of state for fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy.