Awareness programme on aquarium fish keeping held in Dimapur
‘Awareness-cum-input distribution programme’ in Dimapur was organised by the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Kolkata, in collaboration with the DoF&AR
Officials from the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic
Resources and ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Kolkata, during
an awareness programme in Dimapur.
- DIMAPUR — In a major step towards popularising
aquarium fish keeping in educational institutions, the ICAR-Central Inland
Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Kolkata, in collaboration with the
Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (DoF&AR), organised an
‘Awareness-cum-input distribution programme’ in Dimapur on May 29.
- According to a DIPR report, the initiative was to target
schools across Nagaland, aiming to instil environmental awareness and interest
in fisheries among students.
- Additional Director of DoF&AR, Lotimenba, the chief
guest for the programme, acknowledged the efforts of ICAR-CIFRI and emphasised
the importance of promoting indigenous ornamental fish species.
- He assured continued government support for ornamental
fisheries and livelihood development initiatives.
- Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Vimezo Kire, Deputy Director of
DoF&AR, highlighted ICAR-CIFRI’s role in inland fisheries development and
the objectives of the programme.
- In the keynote address, Dr. Simanku Borah elaborated on the
institute’s extensive research and outreach efforts across the North-eastern
region. He urged schools to engage students in the environmental and
psychological benefits of aquarium fish keeping.
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