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ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal promotes Fish Farming in Remote Villages of Nagaland

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10 June 2022, New Delhi: The ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand started developmental work in Nagaland with the establishment of mahseer and rainbow trout hatcheries in Dzuluke, District Kohima.

To promote the fish farming among the Naga community, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Nagaland organized the two Training and Awareness Programmes under the North-Eastern Hills Region activity from 4th to 5th June, 2022.

Shri R. Thechamo Ovuwg, Chairman, Lotsu Village Council inaugurated the programme.

Shri Neitho-o Kuotsu, Joint Director, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources;  Shri Rulanthung Ezung, District Fishery Officer, Wokha and Shri Mhonthung Fishery Inspector along with Dr. R.S. Haldar, Chief Technical Officer, ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal was represented by Dr. R.S. Haldar, Chief Technical Officer participated in the programme.

A group of 25 Fish Farmers were distributed with the carp feed, hand nets and cast nets.

During the programme held at the Village Renthan, Shri T. Sulanthung, SDO (Civil) Bhandari Block, District Wokha and Shri Tsemomo Lotha, Chairman Village Council Renthan graced the occasion.

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