Aqua Park and Research Centre will be built in Bhadbhada at a Cost of Rs 25 crore. | 27 Sep 2023

Why In News?

On September 26, 2023, Madhya Pradesh Water Resources, Fishermen Welfare and Fisheries Development Minister Tulsiram Silavat performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Aqua Park and Research Center to be built on about 4 acres of land at a cost of Rs 25 crore in Bhadbhada Fisheries Area, Bhopal.

Key Points:

• With the financial support of the Centre, Aqua Park is being established with the aim of showcasing aquatic creatures, studying their life and promoting tourism related to it.
• On this occasion, Minister Tulsiram Silavat said that Madhya Pradesh is a leader in fisheries and is first in the country in making credit cards for fishermen. Balaghat district of the state is the first in the country in fish production.
• Minister Silawat said that there is a plan to build buildings in all the districts including Bhopal for the fishermen to stay and have food.