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Fishing competition stopped in WJH to save aquatic life

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SHILLONG: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has banned fishing competition in the district.
In a statement issued to the media, the district administration said that there have been growing number of fishing competition  in West Jaintia Hills district.
Some of them are having so frequent competitions that personal greed has taken precedence over lives of aquatic species, the DC said.
“ The fishes need breeding  and spawning time. The unscientific harvesting of fish will prove to be dangerous in times to come. Villages like Jarain are having fishing competitions literally every month earning huge revenue at the expense natural resources”, the deputy commissioner said .
“Therefore, after careful consideration, it has been decided that no fishing competitions can be arranged by any of the above and others without specific written permission from the Deputy Commissioner, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai and the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Amlarem Sub-Division as the case may be”, the statement said.
Superintendent of Fisheries will certify whether the competition is feasible or not, the statement said, adding that all fishing competitions are banned till such time the permission is obtained.
The deputy commissioner added that failing to comply with the order will invite action as per the law.

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