Developing fishing harbours across India by DCI

Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) has signed an agreement with the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for developing fishing harbours, reservoirs, ponds, and other water bodies across India through dredging and other marine activities.

MD and CEO of DCI signed the deal on Friday in the presence of Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and J Balaji, Joint Secretary in New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Victor said that the agreement will provide a huge opportunity for DCI to venture into long term contracts with States and Centre to develop fishing harbour as well as maintain it.