Dry Fish Market
The Dry Fish Market is Asia's largest dry fish market, situated in Jagiroad in the Indian state of Assam.[1] approximately 50 km away from Guwahati city.[2] The market is located just near the Jagiroad railway station, it is convenient for commercial purposes for Vendors of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, etc. who come to the market for business.[3]
It was established in 1940.[4][5]
Commercial viability[edit]
The market operates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are near about 200 dry fish shops which are runs by mahaldars. More than 4000 people are associated with the trade directly or indirectly. The market turnover is around 40 Crore per annuum.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rapid expansion of dry fish market in Jagiroad causes concern". The Sentinel. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Asia's Largest dry fish market jagiroad". Indiatodayne. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: After paper mill, Jagiroad dry fish market's fate hangs in balance". Indiatodayne. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Asia Largest Dry Fish Market : এছিয়াৰ সৰ্ববৃহৎ শুকান মাছৰ বজাৰত এভুমুকি". Etv Bharat. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Wholesale market of dry fish at Jagiroad on the verge of closure". The Assam Tribune. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2010.