NONGPOH, July 9: Fish farmers of Meghalaya were on Saturday felicitated during a programme to observe National Fish Farmers’ Day 2022.
According to a statement, the programme, which was organised at Meghalaya State Fisheries Research & Training Institute, Mawpun Kshaid, Ri-Bhoi, was attended by Secretary of Fisheries department SC Sadhu as the chief guest.
The day-long event was marked by various activities, including the felicitation of the fish farmers of Meghalaya.
Sindhu, while congratulating the fish farmers for their efforts in increasing fish production in state, argued that people should acknowledge the contributions of the farmers towards the fisheries sector.
“Fisheries sector play a very important role not only in income generation but also in conserving of the environment, water bodies, attracting tourism and are imparted employment generating sector. Fish farmers, too, play a great role in entire developmental process, not only in rural but in urban as well. Hence, in order to achieve a successful future of fisheries sector, it is the need of the hour to ensure that farmers are properly guided, well-informed and are up-to-date.,” he said.
As part of the programme, fish farmers from the state were felicitated with certificates and cash in recognition of their contributions to the fisheries sector.
Other highlights of the programme include distribution of inputs among beneficiaries from different parts of the state, release of translated booklet of PMMSY and GAIS brochure, dissemination of knowledge, and competitions under various categories. It may be mentioned that the National Fish Farmers’ Day is observed every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the country.
This annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr Alikunhi for their contribution in achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July, 1957, at Angul in Odisha for the first time in the country.a