National Fish Farmers Day celebrated at ICAR-IARI Assam

10th July 2023,

National Fish Farmers Day was celebrated today at ICAR-IARI Campus by organizing a one-day Interface Meet and Input Distribution programme. The programme was attended by 25 fish farmers of the region.

Dr. Lohit Kr Baishya, HOD, NRM welcomed the gathering followed with a brief note on the institute and importance of fish farming for livelihood development and economic returns.

Dr. Deepjyoti Baruah, Principal Scientist (Aquaculture) explained on the national importance of the fish farmers day and urged the farmers to adopt scientific farming practices and incorporate quality fish seeds in their ponds for higher productivity.

Dr. AK Srivastava, Principal Scientist (Soil Science) spoke on the importance of healthy soil qualities in raising fish and adjoining horticultural crops on the pond dykes.

Dr. Alemwati Pongener, Scientist (Fruit Science) delivered on the best management practices in raising Assam lemon on the pond dykes, which serves as a bio-fencing as well as an additional source of income.

25000 numbers of quality fish seeds such as Jayanti rohu, amur common carp together with other IMCs were distributed to the fish farmers. 500 numbers of Assam lemon were also distributed to the farmers. 3 progressive fish farmers were awarded with an appreciation certificate alongwith a traditional Gamosa. Queries raised by the farmers were solved by the team of scientists of IARI Assam. Positive remarks were received from the farmers as feedback of the programme.

The vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Madhabhai B Chaudhary, Scientist (Dairy Technology).