Local fish farmers to be feted on National Fish Farmer's Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 09 2023:
The Department of Fisheries, Government of Manipur, will be celebrating National Fish Farmer's Day, 2023 on July 10, 2023 at the Auditorium of Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur at Lamphelpat.
On this occasion, about 24 local fish farmers ofManipur 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 of National Fish Farmer's Day in order to embrace responsible practices and harnessing potential of the fisheries sector, ensure a prosperous future, enhance food security and contribute to the economy of the State.
Various activities such as interactive sessions and experience sharing will also organised to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
Notably, National F.jsfe Fanner's Day is celebrated every year on July 10 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.