Aquaculture Training Programme Benefits 200 Farmers in West Kameng
Автор: Kameng Khabar
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Aquaculture Training Programme Benefits 200 Farmers in West Kameng
Shergaon, 13 November 2025:
A comprehensive aquaculture training programme was conducted in Shergaon, empowering nearly 200 farmers with scientific fish-farming knowledge and modern practices. The programme brought together experts from the ICAR–NBFGR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources), district officials, and community representatives, marking a significant step towards enhancing fishery-based livelihoods in West Kameng.
The event was inaugurated by ZPM Smt. Tsering Wangmu Lama, accompanied by Shri Ledo Thungon, Chairman of the NGO. Their participation underscored the importance of capacity-building programmes in strengthening the rural economy.
The session began with a welcome address by Dr. L. M. Choudhary, Scientist at ICAR–NBFGR, who highlighted the potential of scientific aquaculture to transform rural livelihoods. This was followed by the felicitation of distinguished guests.
A detailed technical presentation was delivered by Dr. Tarachand Kumawat, Scientist at ICAR–NBFGR, who trained farmers on fish-farming techniques, pond management, species selection, feed practices, and productivity enhancement.
DFDO Shri Pema Khandu Thungon, West Kameng, also addressed the gathering and encouraged farmers to adopt improved scientific methods to increase production and income.
Speeches by Chairman Shri Ledo Thungon and ZPM Smt. Tsering Wangmu Lama emphasized the importance of such collaborative initiatives and the growing interest of local farmers in aquaculture.
A special note of gratitude was extended to Dr. Kajal Chakraborty, Director, ICAR–NBFGR, for initiating the outreach programme in West Kameng district and ensuring that expert guidance reached grassroots farmers.
The programme concluded with the distribution of essential fishery inputs to farmers, enabling them to apply newly learned techniques. Participants expressed appreciation for the valuable training and looked forward to more such initiatives aimed at uplifting the aquaculture sector.
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