10th February 2024, Farakka, West Bengal
ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, conducted the NMCG Launching Workshop (Phase III) and River Ranching Programme-2024 under the ‘Namami Gange’ at Farakka, West Bengal, to conserve and rejuvenate the Ganga River today.
Shri. G. Asok Kumar, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Sakti, Govt. of India, said that ICAR-CIFRI is a pioneer institute in inland open water fisheries in the country, working extensively on the Ganga. He also stated that the river Ganga is very important in terms of nutritional and livelihood security and its contribution to the national food fish basket and rural economy.
Dr. B.K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, emphasised the activities and achievements made under NMCG project phases I, II, and III. He has also stated that raising awareness among the local fishing community about the ‘Namami Gange’ programme and emphasizing the significance of Gangetic health for the survival of fish and dolphins. Dr. Das highlighted the progress made so far in the last Phase II of the project.
Over 1,50,000 artificially bred wild fish germplasm from river Ganga, including Rohu, Catla, and Mrigal seeds, were released during a programme. 238 Hilsa fish and 51,000 indigenous fish, along with 50 tagged Hilsa, were also stocked to replenish the riverine stock.
A booklet of Namami Gange Phase III, and achievement of Phase I and II were unveiled by the DG, NMCG and other dignitaries at the event followed by a vote of thanks by Dr. A.K. Sahoo. This grand event was successfully executed with the prospect of a lasting sustainable ecosystem of river Ganga.
A total of 176 fishermen participated in the ranching programme and workshop.
(Source: ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore)
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