Which state government has launched the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) project in association with Asian Development Bank?
The Himanta Biswa Sarma government in Assam has launched the SWIFT project.
The project aims to revitalise 129 Beels and boost Indigenous fish production.
The total outlay for the SWIFT project is Rs 798.88 crore.
The project is funded and supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
It aims to restore nearly 4,000 hectares of beel areas.
The project will help with flood control, groundwater replenishment, and river flow regulation.
It is expected to increase fish production by 1,200 kg per hectare annually.