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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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FISHERY OFFICIALS AND AQUACULTURE EXPERTS DISCUSSED ABOUT THE FEASIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COLDWATER FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE IN MANIPUR

 

FISHERY OFFICIALS AND AQUACULTURE EXPERTS DISCUSSED ABOUT THE FEASIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COLDWATER FISHERIES



Fisheries officials, aquaculture experts and scholars representing the State and Central Government institutions gathered in a brain storming meeting held today at the Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur at Lamphelpat and discussed about the feasibility for development of Coldwater fisheries and aquaculture in Manipur particularly in the hill districts. The meeting was organized by the Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur in collaboration with the ICAR - Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand.  


Director of Fisheries, Manipur H. Balkrisna Singh while welcoming the initiative of ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand for development of Coldwater fisheries and aquaculture in Manipur has appreciated the efforts of Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, Director of DCFR for visiting Manipur and inspiring the stake holders for developing a roadmap for aquaculture and conservation strategies for the management of fish biodiversity and ecosystems. He further said that in view of the anthropogenic activities, it becomes imperative to have a discussion, debate and formulate a proper plan for the management and development of the state’s fisheries resources. Director of Fisheries, Manipur has expressed optimism in developing Coldwater fisheries in the state in view of the available potentials and logistic and technical support, hand holding of officials, etc. being provided by the DFCR, Bhimtal and Manipur University.   


Participating the brainstorming session, Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, Director of ICR-DCFR advised the District Fishery Officers of hill districts to collect accurate data of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and water bodies having perennial water sources for exploration of feasibility of Coldwater fisheries and aquaculture, bring out protocols or strategies, develop eco-tourism, fish sanctuary and ornamental fisheries for indigenous fish species and create awareness regarding ban on illegal fishing practices. He also stressed on establishment of fish feed technology based on available local feed ingredients. Dr. Pandey assured of providing hand holding support to the officials of the Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur and other logistic and technical assistance through Department of Zoology, Manipur University where one breeding unit of coldwater fish species is being set up under the sponsorship of the DCFR, Bhimtal in near future. He also advised the Director of Fisheries, Manipur to submit a proposal for setting up of a Fish Pathology Laboratory in Manipur under the PMMSY scheme through the concerned Ministry and proposed for holding a State Level Workshop for stake holders in Imphal sometime in December this year after all the inputs and real time data collection is done.   


Speaking on the session, subject expert, Dr. Rameshori Yumnam, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Manipur University dwelt on robust data collection and conservation activities by imposing ban on illegal fishing practices and developing fish sanctuaries in appropriate hot spots by direct participation of the local populace. 


Sapam Jiten Singh, District Fishery Officer, Chandel highlighted the scope and potential of Coldwater fisheries in Manipur through power point presentation. Senior officials of the Directorate of Fisheries, Manipur and District Fishery Officers also took part the discussion and contributed their knowledge and field experiences. 


Coldwater fisheries have gained economic significance in India during recent years. It occupies a prominent place among the fresh water fishes. It is generally conducted in the waters that remain in the temperature range from 5 to 25 degree Celsius throughout the year. By introducing the cultural practice in Manipur, it will not only bring economic gains to the poor villagers of hill districts but also supplement fish production in Manipur.  




  






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