Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], The Department of Fisheries in Anantnag district of South Kashmir has launched an important project to stock fish seeds in various rivers and streams with the aim of enhancing the local aquatic ecosystem and improving the livelihood of the local community. To provide adequate benefits. , especially fishermen.

By introducing fish seeds, the department aims to increase the fish population, ensuring a sustainable source of livelihood for fishermen.

This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy as fish populations will increase, increasing supply to local markets, potentially lowering prices and making fish more accessible to the wider community.

This initiative can also help in increasing the income of fishermen, giving them a more stable and reliable source of revenue. Furthermore, the project is in line with environmental protection goals. By maintaining healthy fish populations, these streams and rivers will also see an improvement in the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem. This could lead to better water quality and more balanced ecosystems, benefiting both wildlife and human populations.

Notably, the Department of Fisheries took up fish seed stocking under Mission Fingerlings. According to the Fisheries Department website, under the Mission Fingerling Stocking Programme, fingerling sized fish seeds are stocked in natural water bodies as well as man-made water resources including private fish farming units.

This activity is to increase fish population in natural water bodies and maintain biomass due to increased survival rate and faster growth. Under the programme, fish seeds of quality, disease resistant and fast growing varieties are available in all natural water bodies.