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Nitesh Rane Orders Fast-Tracking Of Modern Fish Markets In Malegaon, Sangli

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane directs officials to expedite modern fish markets. Citizens to get clean facilities.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 01 September 2026 at 11:07 pm
Nitesh Rane Orders Fast-Tracking Of Modern Fish Markets In Malegaon, Sangli

Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has directed officials to fast-track the development of modern fish markets in Malegaon and Sangli.

The minister issued these directions at a meeting held at Mantralaya on Tuesday to review the projects. He instructed officials to immediately identify a suitable site for the proposed fish market at Malegaon and submit a detailed proposal to the state government.

Rane assured that the government would pursue the proposal and take necessary steps to establish a modern facility equipped with amenities, keeping the needs of citizens in mind. The proposed market, along with cold storage and fish vending facilities, is expected to provide better working conditions for local fishermen and fish sellers.

Citizens will also benefit from access to a clean and well-equipped facility for purchasing fish. The modern facility is expected to bring greater organisation and modernisation to the fish trade.

Rane also reviewed the ongoing construction of the modern fish market in Sangli being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. He directed officials to complete the construction at the earliest and fix a date for its inauguration soon.

The modern facility in Sangli is expected to benefit fishermen, fish vendors and consumers by providing improved infrastructure. Officials from the Fisheries Department, including Secretary N. Ramaswamy and Commissioner Bhanudas Palve, attended the meeting.

MLA Bhavana Gawali, district officials, municipal chief officers and other concerned officials also participated in the meeting. Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Commissioner Sanjeeta Mohapatra joined the meeting through video conferencing.

The development of modern fish markets in Malegaon and Sangli is expected to boost the fish trade in the region. It will also provide better facilities for citizens to purchase fish.

The Maharashtra government has been taking steps to improve the infrastructure for the fish trade in the state. The development of modern fish markets is part of these efforts.

The move is expected to benefit the local economy and provide better facilities for citizens. It is also expected to bring greater organisation and modernisation to the fish trade in the region.

In conclusion, the development of modern fish markets in Malegaon and Sangli is a significant step towards improving the infrastructure for the fish trade in the region. It is expected to benefit citizens, fishermen and fish vendors, and bring greater organisation and modernisation to the fish trade.

Frequently asked questions

What is the status of the modern fish market in Sangli?

The construction of the modern fish market in Sangli is ongoing and is expected to be completed soon.

What are the benefits of the modern fish markets in Malegaon and Sangli?

The modern fish markets are expected to provide better working conditions for local fishermen and fish sellers, and citizens will have access to clean and well-equipped facilities for purchasing fish.

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