KNZ NEWS DESK
GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 14: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli today visited Mamar Fish Farm in district Ganderbal and took review of its functioning.
While taking appraisal of the activities, the Officials of the Department apprised the Minister that 15 quintals of Trout and 1.5 lakh seed production was recorded during 2016-17. He was also informed that presently 52 Trout ponds and 50 carp ponds are functional in private sector in Ganderbal district.
It was given out that 142 angling permits were issued during 2016-17. It was also apprised that an amount of Rs. 4 lac has been realized as revenue against sale of fishes from April 2017 to August 2017 at Fish Farm Mamar
The Minister impressed upon the officials of the fisheries department to conduct frequent field visits of private fish farms and aware them about technical knowhow of fish culture. He also urged upon the youth to take up fish farming for better employment generation opportunities.
A team of Senior Officers of various Departments including Director Fisheries, R.N Panditha, and Director Animal Husbandry accompanied the Minister during his tour.
