Hazaribag Declared India's First Pearl Farming Cluster
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hazaribag declared India's first pearl farming cluster. |
| Location | Hazaribag district, Jharkhand. |
| Objective | Promote scientific pearl cultivation, rural employment, and sustainable income generation. |
| Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) |
| Launch Date | PMMSY launched on 10 September 2020. |
| Implementing Body | Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. |
| Nodal Agency | National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) |
| Training | Farmers and women self-help groups trained in advanced pearl farming techniques. |
| Expected Impact | Generate high-value rural income, with pearl farming offering higher profit potential. |