STATUS OF FISHERIES IN
NAGALAND:
Nagaland is endowed with rich and unique natural resources,
which provides immense potential for aquaculture development. In spite of the available
resources, aquaculture has not made much impact in the state so far. The meagre production
of the state is still far from self-sufficient and this can be attributed to a number of
constraints such as land locked hilly terrain, lack of adequate funds, lack of
professional support and non-availability of critical inputs.
Of late, there have been certain remarkable changes
in the state’s fisheries scenario especially during the last plan periods wherein
local farmers are coming forward to take up aquaculture practices. In spite of the
constraints, the department is making serious efforts to assist, guide and educate the
people about the importance of fisheries development and sustainable fisheries.
Certain
villages/communities are taking steps to conserve their river/stream systems by their own
customary law, and today we find many rivers/streams being protected under this law. The
numbers of fish farmers are increasing year after year and production has increased
considerably. The above given accounts goes to prove that in spite of major hurdles and
constraints, the department has been able to make sufficient progress in achieving its
aims and objectives and also induce the rural mass to take up fish culture practice by
whatever technical assistance and guidance the department could provide with limited
funds. In this regard, the department can very soon boast of bringing a revolution in fish
culture in the state by way of transfer of scientific technology through extension service
by fishery personnel.
ORGANIZATIONAL SET UP:
The department of Fisheries is a full-fledged Directorate and
is looked after by a Cabinet Minister. The Secretary to the Government of Nagaland,
Department of fisheries, is the administrative head. The Director is the head of the
Department, who is assisted by 1 Addl. Director, 1 Joint Director, 1 Deputy Director and
two Asstt. Directors at the headquarter. The Department has an investigation cell for Soil
and Water chemistry headed by a Biologist. There are 7 (seven) District Fishery officers
in seven districts, One Chief Executive Officer for FFDA (Fish Farmers development Agency
and two Sub-Divisional officers. The department has an engineering wing headed by an
Assistant Engineer.
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