Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said today that carp fish production in Himachal Pradesh has increased from 6,767.11 metric tonnes last year to 7,367.03 metric tonnes. He said that approximately 2,600 fishermen are currently involved in carp farming, and the increase in production is contributing to a steady rise in their income.
The Chief Minister said that the present State Government is providing high-quality fish seeds to fishermen, and there are seven government-run carp fish farms in the State. He said that the Fisheries Department has taken numerous measures to provide farmers with high-quality fish seeds. “In May 2024, the department procured improved Amur carp seeds from the National Freshwater Fish Brood Bank, Bhubaneswar. These seeds are being used to develop brood stock at Fish Seed Farm, Nalagarh in Solan district and Fish Seed Farm, Gagret in Una district. Farmers will have access to these superior-quality seeds from next year, which have a 20 percent higher growth rate compared to traditional species, leading to increased income for farmers,” he added.