Lucknow. 'River Ranching' program was organized on the river front located at Lakshman Park on Wednesday with the aim of increasing the fish wealth in Gomti River and conserving aquatic bio-diversity. In the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Fisheries Development Minister Dr. Sanjay Kumar Nishad, 50 thousand fish seed fingers were released in the river. The objective of this initiative is to increase the availability of fish in natural water sources and encourage conservation of local and indigenous species.
Under the program, quality fish fingers of 80 to 100 mm size were collected using scientific method. Through this, efforts are being made to balance the river ecosystem, enrich fishery resources and strengthen the livelihood of the traditional fishermen community.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that 'River Ranching' has an important role in preserving the ecology of rivers and fishery wealth. Scientific fisheries management, conservation of natural resources and public participation will provide new possibilities to the fisheries sector in the state. He said that the government is taking steps for the respect, economic prosperity and social security of the fishermen.
Fisheries Development Minister Dr. Sanjay Kumar Nishad said that the state government is committed to increasing fish production in rivers, conserving aquatic bio-diversity and strengthening the livelihood of the fishermen community. Under 'River Ranching', quality fish fingerlings of suitable species are released into natural water bodies, which can help in increasing the natural population of fish under favorable conditions.
He said that this initiative is also helpful in maintaining the continuity of aquatic food chain and promoting sustainable use of natural resources. Special Secretary of Fisheries Department Sushil Kumar, Deputy Director Puneet Kumar, Ugrasen Singh, Srishti Yadav and departmental officers and employees were present in the program.