75,000 fish eggs released into Ganga at Buxar
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
(CIFRI), Prayagraj, released 75,000 eggs of Indian major carps—Katla, Rohu, and Mrigal—into the river at the Ahirauli ghat in Buxar on Monday.
The event was organised under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Addressing the gathering, institute head D N Jha highlighted the objectives of the
Namami Gange project
, which includes conservation of fish species in the Ganga and its tributaries, along with raising awareness about the river's biodiversity and cleanliness.
Jitendra Kumar, a scientist from the institute, spoke about the ecological importance of fish and the role of ranching in sustaining the river's ecosystem.
Shri Ravi Kumar, fisheries extension officer, Buxar, emphasised the cultural and ecological significance of the Ganga and urged attendees to contribute to maintaining its cleanliness and protecting its biodiversity.
Nand Ji Manjhi, president of the Matsya Jeevi Samiti, Rajpur Buxar, called on the community to safeguard the Ganga and its aquatic life. Chandrashekhar, minister of the Matsya Jeevi Samiti, along with other fishermen, pledged to protect and preserve the Ganga.
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The programme witnessed participation from officials of state govt's fisheries department, local fishermen, fish traders, and residents of riverside villages. Concluding the event, Venkatesh Thakur, a scientist from CIFRI, expressed gratitude to all the participants.
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