Awareness prog on fisheries scheme conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, February 10 2023:
A one-day Awareness Programme on Fisheries Schemes was conducted by Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribes (MSCST), ADC Bhavan, Chingmeirong, Imphal East at Konaitong village community hall in Tengnoupal district on Friday.
The programme was attended by MSCST member Dr Tara Manchin Hangzo, Thoubal District Fisheries officer Jiten Singh, programme coordinator Ningshen Pamyala and DSSS project coordinator Paul Zabiekrem as members of the dais.
Speaking at the event, Dr Manchin Hangzo explained that the awareness programme has been organised in Konaitong village as it has ample area for digging up fish rearing ponds to meet at-least the local demand as well as sell the excess yield, if any, at the nearest market to generate income for the village.
The programme attended by about 100 Konaitong villagers also had district fishery officer Jiten briefing the participants and clearing their doubts and queries as the resource person.