Various species of fish hatchings were released in Khowai river at Chakmaghat recently under the initiative of Teliamura sub-division fisheries supervisor office.

In the event, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, Teliamura Panchayat Samiti Chairman Yamuna Das, Teliamura Panchayat Samiti Standing Committee Chairman Nirod Baran Das, Sub-Divisional Fisheries Inspector Bikash Biswas and other guests released a total of 1 lakh 53 thousand fish carps of different species in the Khowai river.

A total expenditure of 3 lakh 76 thousand rupees is incurred for this purpose from Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana and National Fisheries Development Board.

Speaking after the release of the fish hatchlings, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma said, “This initiative of the government is aimed at meeting the market demand by increasing the production of fish in Tripura.

This initiative of the government will continue in the coming days.”Moreover, he expressed hope that the fish farmers will benefit from this initiative.