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          KULGAM, NOVEMBER 02: District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Talat Parvez today visited fish farm Chanser to detailed take stock of its functioning.
          Director Fisheries Raj Nath Pandita, Joint Director Fisheries, AD Fisheries Kulgam were also present on the occasion and briefed the DDC about progress in the implementation of Blue Revolution Mission.
          The DDC stressed on tapping the fish potential of district Kulgam both in inland and marine sector and called for undertaking measures to triple the production by 2020 in the district.

          Pertinently, under the Mission different Departments like agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy would be dovetailed to harness the potential of Pisciculture on large scale.

POONCH NOV 01: Deputy Commissioner, Poonch Tariq Ahmad Zargar today visited at fish farm Poonch to get first hand appraisal of its  working .
Assistant Director Fisheries B.A Chowhan apprised the DC  that fish farm Poonch is expanded on 33 kanal out of which water spread area is 8 Kanal.
It was further informed that fish seed of common crop is being produced and distributed among interested farmers not only to boost fish production in the district but for income generation viz -viz  creation of employment opportunities to the unemployed youth as well.
AD fisheries also briefed DDC about crop fish pound and trout rearing units being constructed under various scheme in the district.He further informed that 60 number of crop fish pound and 14 no of trout rearing units were established so for to provide quality of fish besides promotion of economic activity.

DC directed the AD to expand the fisheries units in rural areas like Mandi Bufliaz where there is larger scope of production.
Minister distributes Bicycles to Fishermen, disburses Rs 25 lacs for new Fish Market at Hazratbal

          SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 31: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare, Asiea Naqash today said that the traditional Fish Markets would be developed in the Srinagar under Smart City Proposal.
          The Minister said this during the distribution of Bicycles to the 50 Fishermen of Dal Lake under Blue Revolution Scheme at Nigeen Club. The function was organized by J&K Fisheries Department.
 Addressing the gathering, Asiea said that Fish Markets are the part of our tradition and names of different places are given on the Fish culture like Gada Kocha,  Gadihainzpora , Gadi Bazar  etc. Fishermen played an important role in our culture and government will develop traditional Fish Markets in the Srinagar under Smart City proposal so that tourists are attracted towards different varieties of fishes especially Trout and also know the life style of fishermen residing in Dal Lake & Anchar Lake, she said.
          J&K Fisheries Department were directed to identify the appropriate places in the city for the development of traditional fish markets under Smart City Proposal.  
 The Minister said that Government is committed to distribute every welfare scheme to the downtrodden people especially Fishermen. She said affordable houses were already provided to 119 Fishermen of Dal Lake.
          For the rehabilitation of Fishermen, Minister disbursed Rs 25 lacs under SADP to the JKLAWDA to develop new Fish Market at Hazratbal with the expert guidance from J&K Fisheries Department.
          Later, Asiea visited Trout Fish Farm Dachigam and took the stock of Rainbow & Brown Trout Fish rearing on Scientific Lines.  
          Minister was informed that during current year 5 lac seeds of Carp variety were dropped in the Dal Lake at different locations which will boost the fish production in the lake.
          Minister directed Fisheries Department to provide each and every logistic support and welfare schemes to the fishermen so that their livelihood will be enhanced.

 Director J&K Fisheries Department R. N. Pandita, Joint Director Kashmir Mohammad Amin Wani, Joint Director (Projects) Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Deputy Director M. M. Bazaz and other concerned officers accompanied the Minister.



SRINAGAR, JULY 13- Minister of State for Forests, Environment, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmed today visited Mamar Fish Farm and took review of its functioning.
Officials apprised the Minister that 15 quintals of Trout and 1.5 lakh seed production was recorded during 2016-17. He was also informed that presently 52 Trout ponds and 50 carp ponds are functional in private sector in the Ganderbal district.
It was given out that 142 angling permits were issued during 2016-17. It was also apprised that an amount of Rs. 3 lakh has been realized as an revenue against sale of fishes from April 2017 to June 2017 at Fish Farm Mamar.
Mir Zahoor impressed upon the officials of the fisheries department to conduct frequent field visits of private fish farms and aware them about technical knowhow of fish culture. He urged upon the youth to take up fish farming for better employment generation opportunities.
During his tour, the Minister also reviewed stock position of timber being supplied to the consumers and present stock position at depots .
On the occasion, he was apprised that State Forest Corporation has distributed and supplied 1.26 lakh cfts of timber among the consumers of Bandipora, Gurez, Ganderbal, Kangan and Sonawar constituencies from November 2016 till date.
He was also apprised that 7102 quintals of fire wood were supplied to Masjid Shariefs, Imam Baras and Government Departments. It was given out that 8 cfts of Devdaar timber was also supplied to 470 boatmen for repairing their boats while as 12 cfts to 15 cfts of timber was given to them for construction of new boats. A quantity of 50 cfts of timber per head were supplied to 100 cases for eviction of flood channel at Naid Khai.
Interacting with the management, the Minister asked them to work with utmost dedication and ensure timely supply of timber to the consumers. He also instructed them to ensure transparency in the system and give timber to the consumers on first come first basis.
Senior officers of fisheries, forests, SFC and other departments accompanied the Minister during the tour.