IT News
Imphal, July 9:
The Department of Fisheries, Government of Manipur is celebrating National Fish Farmer’s Day, 2023 today at the Auditorium of Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur at Lamphelpat.
On this occasion, about 24 local fish farmers of the State who have produced highest quantity of fish during the annual Fish Fair cum Fish Crop Competition, 2022 which is also popularly known as Ningol Chakouba Fish Fair will be felicitated with attractive cash rewards and citations in recognition and appreciation of their invaluable contributions towards ensuring a sustainable fisheries sector in the state.
Initiatives for promotion of fisheries and incentives for fish farmers will be announced on the occasion in order to embrace responsible practices and harnessing the potential of the fisheries sector, ensure a prosperous future, enhance food security and contribute to the economy of the State. On this occasion, various activities such as interactive sessions and experience sharing will also be organized to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
National Fish Farmer’s Day, 2023 is celebrated every year on 10th July to commemorate the contribution of Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. K. H. Alikunhi in Indian fisheries sector who had guided the induced breeding and reproduction in Indian Major Carps by Hypophysation technique, on this day in 1957, which eventually led to a revolution in Inland Aquaculture.
The main objective of celebrating this day is to recognise the contributions made by fish farmers, aquapreneurs (business people associated in aqua farming sector) and fishermen to the development of the nation’s fisheries sector and to create an ecosystem to collectively think and discuss the ways to sustainably manage our fisheries resources.
