Reasi| : Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik Friday conducted an extensive visit to the District Fish Farms at Sulla and Thanpal to review the ongoing operations, infrastructure and achievements of the fisheries sector in the district.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took a comprehensive assessment of the breeding processes of Common Cark and Mahaseer, besides reviewing the various stages involved in the breeding cycle. She also inspected the hatchery units and interacted with officials to understand the methodologies adopted for quality seed production and its distribution to local fish farmers.
At the Thanpal Fish Farm, the DC inspected the bio-plant setup and reviewed the maintenance of breeding ponds and other infrastructure facilities. She emphasized the importance of adopting modern fish farming techniques and sustainable practices to enhance productivity and support the livelihoods of rural fish farmers. She also visited the Fisheries Department Guest House, which is currently under renovation. She directed the officers to ensure that renovation works are completed within the stipulated timeline with due focus on functionality and aesthetics.
The Deputy Commissioner directed officers to focus on improving seed quality, farm management, and capacity-building initiatives for local youth interested in fish culture.
Later, Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik visited the Mulberry Farm at Gran Morh to review the ongoing activities of the Sericulture Department and assess the progress in mulberry cultivation and cocoon production in the district.
The DC was informed that the Gran Morh Mulberry Farm spans over 50 kanals of land, out of which 30 kanals serve as a pre-nursery area where 31,500 cuttings have been planted. It was further apprised that around 15,000 A-class mulberry plants will soon be uprooted and distributed among farmers to promote cocoon rearing and boost sericulture-based livelihood generation.
In addition, the DC inspected the attached mulberry block, where 8,500 mature mulberry plants are currently growing. These plants serve as a source of cuttings, while the remaining plants are provided to farmers for cocoon production.
Among others present during the visit were AD Fisheries Masood Anwar and District Sericulture Officer Rajiv Gupta.
