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Three-Day Training on High-Value Catfish Farming Held to Boost Livelihood Opportunities
Pakyong, February 20 (IPR): A three-day training programme on “Culture of High-Value Catfish (Singhi and Magur) for Improvement of Livelihood” under the North East Hill (NEH) Scheme (2025–2026), organised by the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Sikkim, was held at Namcheybong GPK Hall, Pakyong, today.
The training aims to equip progressive fish farmers with scientific knowledge and technical skills in the breeding and rearing of Singhi and Magur, while promoting sustainable and improved aquaculture practices in the region.
During her address, District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO), Fisheries Department, Ms Gauri Mukhia urged the farmers to actively engage in the training session and gain an understanding of the breeding techniques and management practices to further help them open new avenues for income generation and entrepreneurship. In addition, she apprised them about the various provisions introduced to uplift the fish farmers in the state.
Further, the AD Fisheries Department, Mr Naresh Sunar, encouraged the participants to make use of the training opportunity and informed them about the benefits under the Mukhya Mantri Matsya Utpadhan Yojana (MMMUY), which aims to strengthen fish production and promote sustainable aquaculture practices in Sikkim.
The technical session was facilitated by a scientist from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre, Dr Dhalongsaih Reang wherein he provided brief information on breeding techniques of Magur, including hormone induction methods, broodstock management, injection procedures, larval feeding, nursery rearing, grow-out phases, stocking density, disease diagnosis and maintenance of optimum water quality parameters.
He also apprised on the common fish health issues such as Dropsy, Fin Rot, ulcers and sores, fungal infections and nutritional deficiencies, while discussing on the preventive and management strategies to tackle the issue and improve productivity.
Dr Reang further stated that the programme is being organised under the North East Hill (NEH) Scheme of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, with a focus on promoting the culture of high-value catfish in cement tanks as well as tarpaulin-lined fish tanks to enhance the livelihoods of marginal farmers.
He added that under this initiative, participating farmers will receive continuous handholding support and technical guidance for a period of two years to ensure their sustainable adoption and productivity.
Additionally, a practical session on water quality testing was also conducted, wherein pond water samples brought by the farmers were analysed to assess dissolved oxygen levels and other parameters crucial for fish breeding and growth.
The training aims to equip progressive fish farmers with scientific knowledge and technical skills in the breeding and rearing of Singhi and Magur, while promoting sustainable and improved aquaculture practices in the region.
During her address, District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO), Fisheries Department, Ms Gauri Mukhia urged the farmers to actively engage in the training session and gain an understanding of the breeding techniques and management practices to further help them open new avenues for income generation and entrepreneurship. In addition, she apprised them about the various provisions introduced to uplift the fish farmers in the state.
Further, the AD Fisheries Department, Mr Naresh Sunar, encouraged the participants to make use of the training opportunity and informed them about the benefits under the Mukhya Mantri Matsya Utpadhan Yojana (MMMUY), which aims to strengthen fish production and promote sustainable aquaculture practices in Sikkim.
The technical session was facilitated by a scientist from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre, Dr Dhalongsaih Reang wherein he provided brief information on breeding techniques of Magur, including hormone induction methods, broodstock management, injection procedures, larval feeding, nursery rearing, grow-out phases, stocking density, disease diagnosis and maintenance of optimum water quality parameters.
He also apprised on the common fish health issues such as Dropsy, Fin Rot, ulcers and sores, fungal infections and nutritional deficiencies, while discussing on the preventive and management strategies to tackle the issue and improve productivity.
Dr Reang further stated that the programme is being organised under the North East Hill (NEH) Scheme of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, with a focus on promoting the culture of high-value catfish in cement tanks as well as tarpaulin-lined fish tanks to enhance the livelihoods of marginal farmers.
He added that under this initiative, participating farmers will receive continuous handholding support and technical guidance for a period of two years to ensure their sustainable adoption and productivity.
Additionally, a practical session on water quality testing was also conducted, wherein pond water samples brought by the farmers were analysed to assess dissolved oxygen levels and other parameters crucial for fish breeding and growth.
