Chamba’s Chamera reservoir gets high-quality Common Carp seeds

Chamba, July 5

The district, known for its two perennial rivers, has long been a source of livelihood for the local fishermen.

The state government is now looking to enhance these resources, with the Fisheries Department planning extensive promotion of aquaculture.

On Friday, the Fisheries Department transported seeds of the Common Carp, a superior quality fish breed, from its Sultanpur Fish Farm to the NHPC’s Chamera-I reservoir, located on the Ravi.

Fisheries Department Observer Vivek Sharma said the breed had a remarkable growth rate, noting that within a year, the size and weight of these fish surpass that of other species.

Sharma added that 27,000 fish seeds were being released into the reservoir. These fish typically reach full maturity within a year to a year and a half. “In a bid to support remote areas, the Centre and the state government are committed to establishing fish tanks along small streams in these regions. This initiative aims to provide direct benefits to those involved in aquaculture,” he said.

Despite the substantial size of the Sultanpur Fish Farm, there was a major problem of contaminated drain water entering the tanks, he added, stating that this had posed significant challenges for the department. He said discussions with departments concerned were underway, and a solution was expected soon.