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Detailed explanation-1: -Shri Parshottam Rupala , Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, yesterday launched the Online Market Place feature “Aqua Bazar” in the “MatsyaSetu” mobile app during the 9th general body meeting of the National Fisheries Development Board.

Detailed explanation-2: -This online marketplace will help the fish farmers and stakeholders to source the inputs such as fish seeds, feed, medicines, etc., and services required for fish culture as well as farmers can also list their table-size fish for sale. It aims to connect all stakeholders in the aquaculture sector.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Giriraj Singh. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh launched the online course mobile app Matsya Setu, on 6 July 2021. The app has been developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar.

Detailed explanation-4: -NPFB conducts 9th governing body meeting, Parshottam Rupala launches ‘Aqua Bazar’ app. National Fisheries Development Board (NPFB) today conducted its 9th governing body meeting in New Delhi. The governing body meeting was chaired by Minister of Fisheries Parshottam Rupala. Minister of State for Fisheries Dr.