Anantnag, October 21: Mohammad Farooq Dar, the Director of Fisheries for Jammu and Kashmir, conducted a comprehensive review of the Trout fish livestock status within the Trout Fish Farming Project (TFFP) in Kokernag and the southern districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, and Pulwama.
The meeting, held at the Fisheries In-Service Training Centre in Kokernag, saw active participation from key officials, including A. M Tak (Joint Director Fisheries, South Kashmir), Chief Project Officer of Trout Fish Farming Project in Kokernag, and the Principal Training Centre, Kokernag. District officers and farm managers responsible for overseeing various fish farming units in the region were also present.
Joint Director Fisheries, A. M Tak, provided a detailed overview of the operations and activities of the Fish Farming Project in Kokernag, along with insights into other farms and units in the southern districts.
During the visit, Director Fisheries, Mohammad Farooq Dar, conducted an in-depth evaluation of the functioning of various fish farms. He provided valuable instructions and guidance to the attending officers and officials, emphasizing the need to harness their expertise and management skills for improvements in production and overall productivity of these fish farming units.
Director Dar underscored the objective of enhancing the contribution of trout fish farming to the region’s agricultural and economic landscape. The focus is on boosting food security and creating livelihood opportunities for the local population.
In his address, Director Fisheries emphasized the achievement of targets set for the current fiscal year. He also sought feedback for the revision of denomination of different components of revenue realization in the department.
The review highlights the commitment of the Fisheries Department to the sustainable development of trout fish farming in the region, aiming for positive impacts on both agriculture and the economy.
