Training Programme on Modern methods for Sustainable Aquaculture begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, March 16 2021:
3 days Training programme on Modern Methods for Sustainable Aquaculture for fish farmers of Senapati and Kangpokpi districts began today at Multi-Purpose Hall, Senapati organised by the District Fishery Officer, Senapati under the sponsorship of ICAR, Central Institute of Fishery Education.
The inaugural programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Senapati Adahrii Maheo, MCS and Dr Sukham Munilkumar, Principal Scientist, ICAR, Central Institute of Fishery Education, Kolkata as the presidium members.
L Sanatombi Devi, District Fishery Officer, Senapati and staff of the department also attended the programme.
In her welcome note, L Sanatombi stated that the programme is being organised for the welfare of the fish farmers considering the emergent need for the fish farmers of the district to be well equipped with more knowledge to produce more fish products.
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The trainees would reportedly be taken to visit some successful fish farmers and biofloc fish culture unit in Imphal on March 18, she added.
Further she appealed to all fish farmers to feel free in asking queries relating to aquaculture and its improvement and for production of fish in large quantity.
Speaking as the chief guest, Adahrii Maheo urged the fish farmers of both the districts to avail the opportunity to learn more about aquaculture, how to rear fish in more productive way thereby generating more income.
Dr Sukham Munilkumar stated that one of the fastest growing sectors in agriculture is fishery and aquaculture and enumerated the benefits of consuming fish.
He continued that the Central Institute of Fishery Education under ICAR is to provide education and training thereby enhancing knowledge and skill so that interested farmers and entrepreneurs can take up fish farming activities for long term sustainability.
65 farmers from Senapati and Kangpokpi districts are participating in the 3 days training programme.