In a landmark step toward ecological restoration and sustainable development, the Department of Fisheries, Longding, has launched its first-ever River Ranching Program at the Tewai and Teru Rivers.
In the presence of Hon’ble Minister Shri Gabriel D Wangsu, over 90,000 fingerlings, including species like Rohu, Katla, Mirga, and more, were released into the rivers.
This initiative is designed to:
✅ Revive native fish populations
✅ Enhance biodiversity and protect aquatic ecosystems
✅ Promote sustainable fishing and support local livelihoods
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BrahmDevYadav 1 week 2 days ago
5. Implementation:
The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) is the nodal agency for implementing the
programme across the country.
6. Target Rivers:
The programme has focused on major river systems like the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Mahanadi.
7. States Focused:
Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Bihar are among the states
focusing on river ranching activities.