The ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) conducted an extensive program aimed at enhancing fisheries, promoting sustainable aquaculture management, and distributing essential inputs under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) at its Aquaculture Research and Training Unit in Chinhat, Lucknow, today. This initiative was carried out in conjunction with the Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 campaign, which commenced with a “Swachhata Hi Seva” pledge to foster environmental cleanliness and sustainability.
Dr. U. K. Sarkar, Director of ICAR-NBFGR, emphasized the critical role of community involvement in driving fisheries development. Various key aquaculture supplies—including lime, bleaching powder, potassium permanganate, fish fry nets, hand nets, and electric weighing scales—were distributed to fish farmers to enhance their aquaculture techniques and promote long-term fisheries management.
The program also featured technological demonstrations and skill-building workshops, designed to educate the farmers on best practices in aquaculture and sustainable resource use.
A total of 50 scheduled caste fish farmers from different districts of Uttar Pradesh participated in the event, benefiting from the knowledge and resources provided.
Source: ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow
