Paradip Set for Major Upgrade with Modern Hygienic Fish Market

Paradip is poised for a major transformation with the proposal to establish a state‑of‑the‑art hygienic fish market.

Industries and Skill Development Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, who also represents Paradip as MLA, has urged the Fisheries Department to act swiftly on this long‑standing demand.

Currently, local fish markets struggle with poor hygiene, lack of preservation facilities, and inadequate infrastructure, which compromise both quality and consumer safety.

Given Paradip’s rich marine resources and the central role of fishing in local livelihoods, the need for modern facilities has become urgent.

The proposed market will feature advanced cleaning systems, ice‑based preservation units, cold storage, and robust infrastructure to ensure fresh, high‑quality fish.

It is expected to benefit vendors with better facilities, consumers with safer products, and the local economy through sustainable fishing practices.

Residents have welcomed the initiative, seeing it as a long‑awaited step toward improving both public health and economic growth in the coastal town.