LUCKNOW: Women farmers in rural Uttar Pradesh, where traditional agriculture is the primary source of income, are now integrating fish farming into their conventional crop cultivation.

SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR:As per the guidelines of Punjab Government, World Fisheries Day was celebrated at Fish Poong Farm Dhandua Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar under the guidance of Hon'ble Director and Warden Fisheries Department Punjab, Mohali. On the occasion, Hon'ble Sardar Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Minister for Rural Development, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development congratulated the fish farmers on the occasion of World Fisheries Day.

CHANDIGARH: The concerted efforts of the Punjab Fisheries Department borne fruits as the Government of India’s newly launched scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented this year in the State with a already approved project of Rs.45.82 Cr. Govt. of India has already released first installment of Center Share of Rs. 5.68 Cr under this scheme. The State Government has also made the required budget provision to implement this scheme.

By Jagmohan Singh
AMRITSAR: The Punjab today gave a push to diversification of agriculture by approving comprehensive plans for the expansion of fish farming sector thereby attracting more and more people to adopt this innovative sphere.

LUDHIANA: Fish needs special care during winters, being a cold-blooded animal. Dr. Meera D. Ansal, Dean, College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana said that during winters farmers shall keep the pond water depth up to 6 feet to provide enough space to the fish for hibernating in the warmer bottom zone. In shallow waters, the whole water column becomes cold, which affects the fish and can prove fatal. Regular addition of tube well water at dusk helps in keeping the surface water warm.

By Jagmohan Singh
AMRITSAR: The Punjab today gave a push to diversification of agriculture by approving comprehensive plans for the expansion of fish farming sector thereby attracting more and more people to adopt this innovative sphere.