Materials provided to the fish farmers during the workshop.
WOKHA, JUNE 6 (MExN): Training programmes and input distribution were conducted at Lotsu and Renthan Village, under Wokha district on June 4 and 5 by the ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Nagaland.
Two training, awareness and input distribution campaigns were conducted at Lotsu Village in Sanis Block and Renthan Village in Bhandari block, informed a report from the DIPR. The program was initiated to improve the livelihood and income generation of the economically backward villagers through fish farming activities. The highlight of the program was to create awareness through training and distribution of fish farming inputs to increase the productivity of the fish farmers.
The inaugural programme at Lotsu Village was hosted by Rulanthung Ezung, District Fishery Officer, Wokha. Neitho-o Kuotsu, Joint Director, Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources highlighted about the objective of the program and the interventions of ICAR-DCFR in Nagaland. He thanked the Director, ICAR-DCFR and his team of scientists for their constant support and assistance.
Dr RS Haldar, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal encouraged the villagers to take up fish farming on scientific line to supplement their income.
The meeting was also attended by R Thechamo Ovuwg, Chairman, Lotsu Village Council and Mhonthung Fishery Inspector, Wokha. A group of 25 fish farmers attended the training cum awareness campaign.
The Joint Director and DrHaldar deliberated on various aspects of fish farming and had a comprehensive interaction with the fish farmers. The farmers were made aware about the benefits of integrated fish farming and how it could be used for generating income. The awareness programme concluded with the distribution of 2500 kg carp feed, 25 hand nets and 25 cast nets to 25 fish farmers of Lotsu Village.
The second programme was held on June 5 at Renthan village. TSulanthung, SDO (Civil) Bhandari Block and TsemomoLotha, Chairman, Renthan Village Council graced the occasion. Dr Haldar, CTO trained the fish farming community and created awareness on ‘Integrated Fish Farming.’ He also explained in depth the economic benefits that integrated fish farming can provide. The programme was attended by 25 fish farmers of Renthan Village and 2500 kg carp feed, 25 hand nets and 25 cast nets were provided to the fish farmer by ICAR-DCFR under NEH activity.
