TRAINING PROGRAMME CUM EXPOSURE VISIT - A REPORT
For fish farmers of Menchukha, Shi-Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh
06 - 10 December 2018
"Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Practices in Indian Himalayan Region"
Seven numbers of perspective fish farmers and entrepreneurs from Menchukha region of newly declared district Shi-Yomi of Arunachal Pradesh alongwith Mr. Kenbom Chisi, District Fishery Development Officer and Mr. Sange Dere Diri, Fishery Demonstrator of Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh visited ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal and Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat during 06-10 December 2018, with an objective to gain knowledge and to develop skill in trout raising in various culture systems, trout seed production and utilization of natural resources for rehabilitation of trout population for recreation, angling and trout fisheries. In order to fulfil these objectives, a 5-days training programme cum exposure visit was jointly organized by ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal and Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh on the topic “Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Practices in Indian Himalayan Region” at ICAR-DCFR Headquarter, Bhimtal and EFF, Champawat.
The farmers were trained on the subjects in understanding the important coldwater fishes of India having economic importance for food and recreation, site selection criteria for designing and developing different infrastructure including raceways for trout culture in hill region based on topography and water availability through implication of GIS based tools, construction and design of trout ova house, techniques of seed production and raising other coldwater fish species viz., mahseer, snow trouts and carps in various conditions and culture practices etc. Emphasis was also given to monitor the water quality parameters, feed preparation and application and prevention and remedial measures to control occurrence of diseases in coldwater fisheries during fish larval development and growth period. Presentations, practical demonstrations, interactive sessions and scientific fish based film shows were imparted to the visitors during the 5 days programme, both at ICAR-DCFR Headquarter and EFF, Champawat for their easy understanding. Reading materials in the form of pamphlets, leaflets and technical bulletins were distributed to the farmers for further reference.
Feedback received from the visiting farmers and entrepreneurs were quite satisfactory as revealed from the interactive meet during the valedictory function. The farmers welcomed the team of scientists of ICAR-DCFR to visit Menchukha region to render further technical guidance in site selection, seed raising and culture. Certificates of their participation were distributed in presence of the Director and scientists of ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal. Concluding remarks were made by the Director Dr. Debajit Sarma, stating that the institute will take a positive note to develop trout fisheries for culture and recreation in the Menchukha region through technical support, building linkages and network among various stakeholders in coldwater fisheries. The programme ended with a vote of thanks from Dr. Deepjyoti Baruah, Senior Scientist and Coordinator of the programme.
A group photograph with the participants & ICAR-DCFR team
Interactive session among the participants and scientists
Presentation on recent advances in coldwater fish farming and seed production at ICAR-DCFR Hq, Bhimtal and EFF, Champawat
Exposure of participants on various systems for culture and seed raising at ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal
Skill development on feed preparation
Visit to Himani Aquarium of ICAR-DCFR
Management practices in raceway culture at EFF, Champawat
