Technology demonstration cum input distribution programme for fish-based livelihood enhancement of tribal fisher folks was organized at Umniuh Khwan village on February 3.
The programme was organised by the Fisheries Section (Division of Animal and Fisheries Science) in collaboration with Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building of ICAR Research complex for NEH Region, Umiam under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP).
The programme was attended by more than 30 tribal fish farmers, including 15 women from the Umniuh Khwan and nearby villages.
Principal Secretary of Fisheries, Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed and Director of Fisheries A. L. Mawlong graced the function and interacted with the farmers.
ICAR Principal Scientist, Dr. S. K. Das highlighted on the purpose of programme and encouraged participants to take up fish farming for enhancing fish production for both nutritional and economic securities.
Advance fish fingerlings, water pump and farm tool (garden rake) were also distributed to the participants for promoting fish farming activities.
