Balasorewas awarded as the bestmarine districtin the country. For the first time, a district from Odisha got this award.
Union minister for , animal husbandry and dairyingParshottam Rupalagave away this award at theWorld Fisheries Daycelebration.
Andhra Pradesh was awarded the best marine state, while Best Inland State Award was given to Telangana. Balaghat inMadhya Pradeshreceived the Best Inland district award and best hilly and Northeastern state and district Awards were taken away by Tripura and Bongaigaon, Assam respectively.
Paradip is among the five major Ports in India being developed as major fishing harbours. Odisha had received best marine state last year. Even Kalahandi district had received the best inland district award last year.