Meghalaya Government Grants Executive Engineers In Fisheries Department Financial Powers

SHILLONG: The state government has decided to grant executive engineers in the fisheries department with delegation of financial powers.

Following a cabinet meeting in Sohra on Friday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated that previously, executive engineers lacked the authority to carry out projects independently and were required to seek approvals constantly.

"Therefore, this decision aligns with the provisions in other departments, where executive engineers are granted certain financial powers. As such, similar financial powers have now been delegated to executive engineers in the fisheries department," he explained.

In addition, the Cabinet has finalized the list of VIPs who will be taking the salute during the upcoming Republic Day celebrations across the state.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation for 50 projects worth ₹50 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Guwahati, Assam. 

As part of the event, the minister launched India’s first organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim, under the PMMSY initiative. This development is intended to promote organic fisheries and aquaculture in alignment with Sikkim’s organic farming practices, aiming to encourage sustainable and environmentally friendly production. 

The cluster will incorporate ecological fish farming methods, avoiding harmful chemicals and promoting minimal environmental pollution. This approach supports sustainable production, mitigates ecosystem damage, and aligns with market trends favoring organic products. Key fish species, including amur carp, will form part of this initiative.

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