New Delhi, February 26: A decade of scientific river ranching under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme has significantly strengthened indigenous fish stocks in the River Ganga and its tributaries. Between 2017 and 2025, 205.5 lakh indigenous fish seeds were released through 169 targeted ranching interventions, marking one of…
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Swadeshi Focus in Blue Revolution Promotes Indigenous Fish
India’s fisheries sector is witnessing a renewed emphasis on indigenous species under the Swadeshi Blue Revolution. The Department of Fisheries (DoF), in collaboration with ICAR, is promoting native fish species across freshwater, brackishwater, and marine environments to enhance aquaculture sustainability, boost rural incomes, and conserve biodiversity. Significance of Indigenous Species…