By TC News Desk
Agartala, 14th April 2025: In celebration of Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, the Tripura Fisheries Department has announced plans to sell around 6,000 kilograms of fish at government-subsidized rates across the state on Tuesday.
Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das said the initiative, which has become an annual tradition, aims to provide high-quality fish to the public at affordable prices, even though the quantity may not fully meet overall demand.
“This annual drive by the department has become a tradition on the occasion of Poila Boishakh. Fish will be directly sourced from government-run farms and sold at 21 designated locations from 8 AM onwards,” the minister stated.
“Varieties such as Katla, Rohu, Mrigel, Silver Carp will be made available at reduced rates, with Hilsa and other sea fish also would be sold at the Gol Bazar point in Agartala. Rohu, Katla, Kalibaush, Silver Carp below 1 kg is Rs220, 1–2 kg is Rs 250 and above 2 kg is Rs350 while Mrigel and Carp below 1 kg is Rs 200, 1–2 kg is Rs 220 and above 2 kg is Rs 350 and Hilsa would be sold 800 gram to 1 kg is Rs 1200 and 1.5 kg is Rs 1500”, the minister said.
