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The two days long Fish Mela concluded today
Gangtok, April 21 (IPR): The two days long Fish Mela, organised at M.G. Marg, Gangtok, concluded today with a valedictory function.
The closing ceremony was graced by the Hon'ble Minister, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, Shri Lok Nath Sharma as the Chief Guest and the Hon'ble Minister for Power Department Shri M.N. Sherpa, Hon'ble Minister for Forest Department Shri Karma Loday Bhutia, Hon'ble Minister, PHE Department Shri Bhim Hang Limboo were present as the Guests of Honour.
The programme was organised by the Directorate of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, Government of Sikkim in collaboration with the National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, Government of India.
Addressing the valedictory session, Shri Lok Nath Sharma, congratulated all fish exhibitors and winners of best performing stalls in various categories. He also outlined the objective of organising Fish Mela in the State and mentioned that fish farming would also strengthen the rural economy and contribute a remarkable role in making Sikkim, a self-reliant state. He also appealed to the youth to adopt the profession of fish farming and other livestock farming to build their future.
Underlining the huge requirements of fish annually in the State, he appealed to the unemployed youth and farmers to involve themselves in fish farming to meet up the growing demands. The Minister also advised interested youth to submit an application at the concerned District Level Office to get benefitted from all required inputs, including tanks, feeds and other technical supports to start up the fish farming.
He also elaborated various initiatives taken up by the State Government under the leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister to boost farmers economy in piggery, dairy, agriculture and allied sectors.
He also acknowledged the Directorate of Fisheries for their dedication in organising Fish Mela amidst numerous challenges and also advised departmental officials to put extra effort into the execution of assigned responsibilities for the ultimate benefits of the farming community in the state.
The Minister for Forest Department, Shri Karma Loday Bhutia in his address, applauded the initiative of the Directorate of Fisheries in holding Fish Mela to encourage farmers from rural areas in the State.
He also touched upon varieties of indigenous fish available in the State and said that fish farming would be a sustainable source of livelihood and will have a greater impact in uplifting the economy as the State has a huge fish market.
During the programme, the five best performing stalls were awarded in various categories. The Aerika Aquarium Rangpo received the Best Ornamental Fish Exhibit Award while the Upper Sribadam Trout Rearing Cooperative Society presented with Best Rainbow Trout Exhibit Award. Similarly, Carp Fish farmers from Daramdin was given the best award in the Grass Carp category and Carp Fish farmers of South Sikkim was presented the Best Common Carp exhibit. Local fishermen of the East District received the Best Indigenous Fish Exhibit Award.
The Chief Guest and other dignitaries also handed over certificates to all the participants.
Earlier, the Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Dr Sangey D. Bhutia proposed a welcome address and the Director, Directorate of Fisheries Shri N. Jaswant presented the Vote of Thanks.
Director Fisheries also mentioned that the exhibitors sold out the fish of approximately one thousand four hundred seventy-six (1476)kilograms till 3 PM today, and collected a sum of Rupees ten lakhs thirty-eight thousand and three hundred in two days. The Mela also served as a platform for fish farmers connecting directly with manufacturing companies for feed and medicine, which shall be beneficial in increasing production in the days to come.
It may be mentioned that fish farmers who had participated in the exhibition were from Regu, Bashilakha, Tenkilakha, Pakyong, Rangpo from East District, Upper Sribadam, Upper Rumbuk, Upper Rimbik, Daramdin and Timburbong from West District, Men-Rongong, Theng and Dzongu from North and Sokpay/Chouridara, Sumbuk and Rabitaar from South Sikkim
The closing ceremony was graced by the Hon'ble Minister, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, Shri Lok Nath Sharma as the Chief Guest and the Hon'ble Minister for Power Department Shri M.N. Sherpa, Hon'ble Minister for Forest Department Shri Karma Loday Bhutia, Hon'ble Minister, PHE Department Shri Bhim Hang Limboo were present as the Guests of Honour.
The programme was organised by the Directorate of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, Government of Sikkim in collaboration with the National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, Government of India.
Addressing the valedictory session, Shri Lok Nath Sharma, congratulated all fish exhibitors and winners of best performing stalls in various categories. He also outlined the objective of organising Fish Mela in the State and mentioned that fish farming would also strengthen the rural economy and contribute a remarkable role in making Sikkim, a self-reliant state. He also appealed to the youth to adopt the profession of fish farming and other livestock farming to build their future.
Underlining the huge requirements of fish annually in the State, he appealed to the unemployed youth and farmers to involve themselves in fish farming to meet up the growing demands. The Minister also advised interested youth to submit an application at the concerned District Level Office to get benefitted from all required inputs, including tanks, feeds and other technical supports to start up the fish farming.
He also elaborated various initiatives taken up by the State Government under the leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister to boost farmers economy in piggery, dairy, agriculture and allied sectors.
He also acknowledged the Directorate of Fisheries for their dedication in organising Fish Mela amidst numerous challenges and also advised departmental officials to put extra effort into the execution of assigned responsibilities for the ultimate benefits of the farming community in the state.
The Minister for Forest Department, Shri Karma Loday Bhutia in his address, applauded the initiative of the Directorate of Fisheries in holding Fish Mela to encourage farmers from rural areas in the State.
He also touched upon varieties of indigenous fish available in the State and said that fish farming would be a sustainable source of livelihood and will have a greater impact in uplifting the economy as the State has a huge fish market.
During the programme, the five best performing stalls were awarded in various categories. The Aerika Aquarium Rangpo received the Best Ornamental Fish Exhibit Award while the Upper Sribadam Trout Rearing Cooperative Society presented with Best Rainbow Trout Exhibit Award. Similarly, Carp Fish farmers from Daramdin was given the best award in the Grass Carp category and Carp Fish farmers of South Sikkim was presented the Best Common Carp exhibit. Local fishermen of the East District received the Best Indigenous Fish Exhibit Award.
The Chief Guest and other dignitaries also handed over certificates to all the participants.
Earlier, the Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Dr Sangey D. Bhutia proposed a welcome address and the Director, Directorate of Fisheries Shri N. Jaswant presented the Vote of Thanks.
Director Fisheries also mentioned that the exhibitors sold out the fish of approximately one thousand four hundred seventy-six (1476)kilograms till 3 PM today, and collected a sum of Rupees ten lakhs thirty-eight thousand and three hundred in two days. The Mela also served as a platform for fish farmers connecting directly with manufacturing companies for feed and medicine, which shall be beneficial in increasing production in the days to come.
It may be mentioned that fish farmers who had participated in the exhibition were from Regu, Bashilakha, Tenkilakha, Pakyong, Rangpo from East District, Upper Sribadam, Upper Rumbuk, Upper Rimbik, Daramdin and Timburbong from West District, Men-Rongong, Theng and Dzongu from North and Sokpay/Chouridara, Sumbuk and Rabitaar from South Sikkim