From Correspondent
Haflong : With rest of the world, the World Fisheries Day organised by the KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVK), Dima Hasao, Assam was celebrated at Hatikhali under Maibang block in the gracious presence of Shri Bimal Hojai, MAC, and North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council as the chief guest on Saturday.
The aims and objective of the day was to highlight the problems regarding fisheries, and moves towards finding solutions to the increasingly inter-connected problems that we are facing and in the longer term, to sustainable means of maintaining fish stocks.
The Programme was commenced with a presentation by Ms Rashmita Saikia (Senior Scientist & Head (In charge) on the Mandate activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra for the overall Development of the district’s Agri-allied sector. In the programme Mr Kabin Medhi (Subject Matter Specialist –Fisheries Science)delivered a lecture on the topic which emphasising the “Significance of celebrating the World Fisheries day in terms of Food,Nutrition and livelihood security, through sustainable fishing from capture fisheries, conservation and protection of our indigenous fish stocks and sustainable culture through adoption of Scientific fish farming with aim to promote economic growth of our country.
Chief guest Shri Bimal Hojai, (MAC, NCHAC), also emphasized on conservation of indigenous fish stocks for sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture and explained about the various scope fisheries and make the district self-sufficient on fish availability. There was also a brief presentation by Dr N. Manoranjan Singh (Programme Assistant –Veterinary) on the topic “scope of Integration of Livestock in Hill fish Farming system in the district for enhancing additional income. In this occasion Farmers –Scientist interaction was also held where farmers are allowed to discuss about their issues regarding fish farming and its relevant aspects. All to gather sixty numbers of farmers participated in that occasion.
On this special occasion, Fisheries Bulletin and advisories have been provided to the farmers. The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks by Shri Utpal Mishra, Social Worker.
