Fishing season closed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 10 2015 :
The Department of Fishery has appealed to the general public particularly the fishing communities not to resort to any type of fishing during off season.
The Department of Fishery observes Closed Season for all types of fishing in Government water bodies from June 1 to August 31 every year in pursuance of Manipur Fisheries Act, 1988 and Manipur Fisheries Rules, 1998 .
District Fishery Officer (Bishnupur) had published its notification in this regard on local newspaper for general information.
However, instances of continued fishing has been reported in Loktak Lake and its adjoining areas, Loktak HPL feeding channel etc using electric currents, dynamites, fish poison etc which are greatly harmful to natural habitat of the fishes.
The Department has accordingly appealed the general public to refrain from engaging in any form of fishing dining die closed season.