National Fisheries Development Board’s (NFDB) Guwahati-based Northeast Regional Centre (RC) and the local fisheries department conducted a training program on ‘Scientific Practices in Fish Farming to Enhance Fish Production in Arunachal Pradesh’ at the Fisheries Recreational Centre in Pare Ami, Lower Subansiri district. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of fifty farmers and took place on Friday.
The program, inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Bamin Nime, emphasized the vital role of fisheries and aquaculture in poverty alleviation and the overall development of farmers’ socioeconomic conditions.
Attendees included key figures such as the NFDB RC’s officer in-charge, officials from the Itanagar fisheries department, Lower Subansiri District Fisheries Development Officer Liagi Lasa, government officers, and interns from NERC-Guwahati.
The primary objective of the training initiative was to raise awareness among farmers about recent advancements in fisheries and aquaculture technology. The focus was on equipping farmers with scientific practices to enhance fish production and fish seed cultivation.
The collaborative effort aimed to empower farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques that could contribute to increased yields and improved sustainability in the region’s fish farming practices.
