In a powerful narrative of redemption and rural revival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted an extraordinary case of transformation in Jharkhand’s Gumla district. Speaking during the 124th edition of his monthly Mann Ki Baat program, PM Modi praised how former Maoists are embracing fish farming—a peaceful and productive alternative to insurgency—under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Referring to the PTI feature story titled “From Guns to Gills,” published on June 27, 2025, the Prime Minister underscored how the shift from violence to aquaculture proves that development can thrive even in areas once marred by conflict. He cited the inspirational journey of Om Prakash Sahu, a former insurgent who now leads a community-based fisheries movement in the Basia block of Gumla.
