Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), who holds charge of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, walked into the Indian Express Newsroom for an Idea Exchange session. He spoke on the government's roadmap for the fisheries sector, the impact of US tariffs on seafood exports, and reforms in dairy and grassroots governance. Singh said fish production has grown 105% since 2014, with inland fisheries recording 147% growth.
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0:00 Intro: Export growth & preview of key topics
0:58 Interviewer's Question: Fisheries Export Vision
1:57 Fisheries Sector Overview Since 2014
3:18 Blue Revolution, PMMSY & New Ministry Formation
4:12 Fish Production Growth (115% Increase)
5:14 Bihar's Fisheries Self-Sufficiency Story
6:38 Fisheries Export Growth Figures
7:19 US Tariff Shock (58%) & Government Response
8:37 Exporter Meetings & MPEDA Coordination
9:40 Roundtable with 39 Country Ambassadors
10:22 Antibiotics Ban & Traceability Framework (EU/UK)
11:26 Marine vs Inland Fisheries Growth Debate
13:04 Lakshadweep & Andaman: Tuna & EEZ Guidelines
14:42 EEZ Guideline Consultation Process
15:27 Access Pass, Authorization & National Security
16:30 Analogue Paneer Controversy & State Bans
17:04 Dairy Sector: FMD, Brucellosis & Export Hurdles
18:16 What Really Is Paneer? NDDB Brazil Story
19:19 Bankipur By-Election Question
19:41 By-Election History: 2009 & 2010 Context
21:08 Effect of Nitish's Rajya Sabha Move
22:01 "Mandate Betrayal" Question (Prashant Kishor's Charge)
22:52 Minister's Defense: Nitish's Long-Standing Wish
23:41 Climate Change & Fisheries Resilience Question
24:16 Satellite Transponder Technology for Fishermen
25:48 Climate Impact on Dairy & Production Follow-up
26:33 Climate Change as a Global Issue
26:58 Invasive Species (Magur) in Bihar
28:01 PESA Act's 30th Anniversary Question
28:45 Panchayat Independence & State Jurisdiction
29:38 Finance Commission Fund Distribution Formula
30:48 Panchayat Capacity Building & Training
31:27 16th Finance Commission's Performance-Based Grants
32:20 NDA Coalition Dynamics (Shiv Sena, TMC)
32:55 US Trade Demands: DDGS & Alfalfa Hay
34:01 Delimitation Question (Bihar, UP, South)
34:46 Bihar's Women's Empowerment Track Record
35:39 JD(U)'s Future & Nishant's Legacy
36:31 Stray Animal Crisis Question
36:58 AI Technology as a Stray Animal Solution
38:54 Closing Remarks
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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), who holds charge of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, walked into the Indian Express Newsroom for an Idea Exchange session. He spoke on the government's roadmap for the fisheries sector, the impact of US tariffs on seafood exports, and reforms in dairy and grassroots governance. Singh said fish production has grown 105% since 2014, with inland fisheries recording 147% growth.
#RajivRanjanSingh #lalansingh #fisheriesdepartment #IndianFisheries #FisheriesSector #fishproduction #dairysector #panchayatirajvibhag #indiangovernment #governmentpolicy #SeafoodExports #seafoodindustry #usindiatradewar #FisheryIndustry #AnimalHusbandry #ruraldevelopment #ruralindia #agricultureindia #indiaeconomy #governmentreforms
0:00 Intro: Export growth & preview of key topics
0:58 Interviewer's Question: Fisheries Export Vision
1:57 Fisheries Sector Overview Since 2014
3:18 Blue Revolution, PMMSY & New Ministry Formation
4:12 Fish Production Growth (115% Increase)
5:14 Bihar's Fisheries Self-Sufficiency Story
6:38 Fisheries Export Growth Figures
7:19 US Tariff Shock (58%) & Government Response
8:37 Exporter Meetings & MPEDA Coordination
9:40 Roundtable with 39 Country Ambassadors
10:22 Antibiotics Ban & Traceability Framework (EU/UK)
11:26 Marine vs Inland Fisheries Growth Debate
13:04 Lakshadweep & Andaman: Tuna & EEZ Guidelines
14:42 EEZ Guideline Consultation Process
15:27 Access Pass, Authorization & National Security
16:30 Analogue Paneer Controversy & State Bans
17:04 Dairy Sector: FMD, Brucellosis & Export Hurdles
18:16 What Really Is Paneer? NDDB Brazil Story
19:19 Bankipur By-Election Question
19:41 By-Election History: 2009 & 2010 Context
21:08 Effect of Nitish's Rajya Sabha Move
22:01 "Mandate Betrayal" Question (Prashant Kishor's Charge)
22:52 Minister's Defense: Nitish's Long-Standing Wish
23:41 Climate Change & Fisheries Resilience Question
24:16 Satellite Transponder Technology for Fishermen
25:48 Climate Impact on Dairy & Production Follow-up
26:33 Climate Change as a Global Issue
26:58 Invasive Species (Magur) in Bihar
28:01 PESA Act's 30th Anniversary Question
28:45 Panchayat Independence & State Jurisdiction
29:38 Finance Commission Fund Distribution Formula
30:48 Panchayat Capacity Building & Training
31:27 16th Finance Commission's Performance-Based Grants
32:20 NDA Coalition Dynamics (Shiv Sena, TMC)
32:55 US Trade Demands: DDGS & Alfalfa Hay
34:01 Delimitation Question (Bihar, UP, South)
34:46 Bihar's Women's Empowerment Track Record
35:39 JD(U)'s Future & Nishant's Legacy
36:31 Stray Animal Crisis Question
36:58 AI Technology as a Stray Animal Solution
38:54 Closing Remarks
The Indian Express brings you comprehensive coverage of global & indian politics, election news, business news, world affairs, sports, entertainment, Bollywood, and public policy.
Go beyond the headlines with exclusive interviews, explainers, ground reports, editorials, opinion, and expert analysis that help you understand the stories shaping India and the world. With accurate, fact-based reporting backed by over 90 years of credible journalism, The Indian Express brings context and clarity to the issues that matter.
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