Marking the 50 years of Meghalaya Day celebration, 6 numbers of Fish Retail Outlets were inaugurated in different parts of North Garo Hills district on Thursday last.The Fish Retail Outlets were inaugurated by Dr Shakil P Ahammed, Principal Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, I/c Department of Fisheries who was joined by  A Mawlong, Director of Fisheries, ER Laloo, Superintendent of Fisheries, LG Momin, EAC, North Garo Hills, M Khongjliew, F.O Headquarter and BR Marak, F.O, NGH.While congratulating the proprietors of the Fish Retail Outlets, Dr Shakil P Ahammed stated that Pradhan Mantri Matsya  Sampada Yojana was an umbrella programme of the Government of India under MoFV & D for promotion of blue revolution in the country.”The outlets are meant for hygienic retail of local fish produced by fish farmers and they also facilitates transportation and tools and equipment for hygienic purposes. The outlets will boost the vital supply chain management and marketing support to fish farmers.”, Dr Ahammed cited.Out of the 6 retail outlets, 5 were assisted under blue revolution 2018-19 and 1 under PMMSY (2020-21), at an estimated cost of ₹ ten lakh each where 60% was supported by the government and 40% beneficiary contribution.Dr Ahammed also informed that the spectrum of the schemes allows for a cluster based value chain approach in the sector starting from critical input production (feed & seed), table size fish production, harvest and post harvest infrastructure and marketing infrastructure.