JAMMU, AUGUST 29: Minister
for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Abdul Ghani Kohli today inspected the
working of Aquarium-Cum-Awareness centre here at Bahu-Fort.
The Minister took a keen interest in each and every unit of the aquarium
and was satisfied with its functioning. The Minister instructed the officers to
work with full zeal and dedication for maintenance of the Country’s biggest
underground aquarium. He said the centre generates good source of
revenue for the State and act as a hub of knowledge for students and Scholars.
The Director Fisheries R.N. Pandita apprised the Minister about the features of the state of the art Fish Aquarium which
is spread over an area of more than 30 kanals.
The main
Aquarium is in the shape of tunnel which is about 600 feet long and house 24 Aqua-Caves. The aquarium has about 120 varieties of both marine and
fresh water Fishes. Besides being main attraction for tourists visiting the
state, this centre creates awareness among the masses about the rich ornamental
fish biodiversity and need to conserve the fish fauna for maintenance of
ecological balance.
The Director Fisheries also briefed the Minister about the initiatives
being taken by the department for commissioning of phase-II of the aquarium.
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