The primary objective of the Department
of Fisheries is to strengthen the state economy through aquaculture. It aims at maximizing
fish production and enhancing productivity to the level of self-sufficiency. With these
objectives in view, the Department is making all effort to augment fish production by
implementing a number of schemes and diversifying its activities in various areas and
resources.
Fishery is one of the key sectors of
the Indian economy offering immense scope for rural upliftment and development.
Aquaculture industry is now one of those fast growing and most profitable industry, which
is rapidly gaining due attention for to its vast scope and importance. There is immense
scope for providing employment opportunities and generate higher income among fishermen by
judicious management of marine fisheries and promotion of aquaculture in our inland water
bodies.
Aquaculture is the farming and
husbandry of economically important aquatic animals and plants in captivity or under
controlled conditions. It promises vast new food production resources that can relieve
pressure on overburdened wild fisheries, meet the increasing demand of fish and provide a
source of food for the poor.
Aquaculture may range from simple ponds
using naturally occurring food sources to highly intensive systems with water control,
aeration, and supplemental feeding. Fish farmers can increase production through two
channels: expanding the water surface area under cultivation or increasing yields per unit
of area cultivated. To increase yields, they can either increase inputs or achieve greater
efficiency from a given level of inputs. Both sources of yield growth are likely to
contribute to aquaculture production in the next several decades.
Selective breeding, better management
of fish health, water control, and modification of feed inputs can help increase
productivity. Growth in aquaculture production will depend heavily on the level of public
and private investment in the sector.
Fish are an important source of
protein, especially in developing countries, since it provides cheap protein. The per
capita consumption of fish in Nagaland comes to about 3.5 Kg, which is remarkably low as
against the nutritional requirement of per capita consumption of fish at11kg.
Status
of Fisheries in Nagaland
Development & Activities
The Resources
Development & Achievements
Nagaland Fisheries Act.
Ongoing Projects
Public Awareness Programmes
Conservation of Fishery Resources
Fishes of Nagaland
Notification & Orders
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For further information, Contact:
Directorate
of Fisheries,
Nagaland,
Kohima.
Pin code: 797001
Phone: 0370 2270283
Fax: 0370 2270283
E-mail: fishery04@sancharnet.in
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