'Stop fishing activities'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07 2020:
Every year, the Fisheries Department, Government of India holds a "Fishing Off" programme in the months of July, August and September to discourage fishing activities during the breeding season.
The statement issued by the National Association of Fishermen, Manipur State Unit informed that by paying Rs 30 (per month) to the Fisheries Department, fishermen will receive a sum of Rs 300 in return, and a total of Rs 900 for 3 months.
During this period, the association has appealed all fishermen and all involved in fishing activities to refrain from fishing or using traditional fishing equipment to trap/catch fishes, specifically the porom fish (Channa Striata or mudfish) which produces thousands of fries.
It also appealed not to catch porom fishes which are not fully grown.
However, there are no restrictions on shrimps and other small variety of fishes, it stated.
It also claimed that the Fisheries Department do not seem to be fully involved in implementing the programme this year.