Malabika JhaDirector of Fisheries

Bengal Fish Fest 2015 th th18 20 December 2015

Nalban Food Park, Kolkata, India

PROCEEDINGS

1. Foreword

2. Page Index

3. Programmes happened in the Fest

4. Highlights: each prog / details of the report given by the Pr secy

5. Seminar Report- Four

6. Culinary Report

7. Quiz Report

8. Food Court

9. Contacts etc as was developed for Souvenir

10. Photo session of different prog / days.

Bengal Fish Fest 2015 th th18 20 December 2015

Nalban Food Park, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Programme Structure

DAY1: INAUGURAL SESSION, DECEMBER 18, 2015, NALBAN FOOD PARK

3.00 pm REGISTRATION

3.25 pm HON'BLE MINISTERS OF STATE AND ALL DIGNITARIES ARRIVE AT THE INAUGURAL HALL AND TAKE THEIR SEATS

3.30 pm WELCOMING THE GUESTS ON THE DAIS AND FELICITATION OF THE DIGNITARIES WITH UTTORIYO ON THE DAIS

3.35 pm LIGHTING OF LAMP BY HON'BLE MINISTERS OF STATE & OTHER DIGNITARIES

3.45 pm Welcome Address by Mr Sumanta Chaudhuri, Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Harbours, Government of WB

3.55 pm Joint Welcome

Address by Dr Rajeev Singh, Director General, ICC

4.05 pm Special Address Mr P K Majumdar, Adviser Agriculture & Allied Sector to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of West Bengal

4.15 pm Film on Hilsa Conservation

4.23 pm Special Address Dr Ranbir Singh, Principal Secretary , Department of Horticulture , Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries , Government of Uttarakhand

4.35 pm Address by Guest of Mr Ujjal Biswas, Hon'ble Minister of Technical Education Honour & Training, Government of West Bengal

4.45 pm Address by Guest of Mr Manturam Pakhira, Hon'ble Minister of SundarbanHonour Affairs, Government of West Bengal

4.55 pm Address by Guest of Mr Krishnendu Narayan Choudhury , Hon'ble Minister ofHonour Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Government of

West Bengal

5.05 pm Address by Guest of Mr Arup Roy , Hon'ble Minister of Agricultural Marketing, Honour Government of West Bengal

5.15 pm Address by Guest of Mr Swapan Debnath , Hon'ble Minister of ARD , Honour Government of West Bengal

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5.25 pm Inaugural Address by Mr Chandra Nath Sinha , Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries , Government of West Bengal

5.35 pm Address by Chief Guest Mr Purnendu Basu , Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal

5.50 pm Release of Publication

5.55 pm Reading of the message from Hon'ble Chief Minister , Government of West Bengal by Mr Soumyajit Das , Managing Director , SFDC

6.00 pm Vote of Thanks Ms Malabika Jha, Director , Department of Fisheries , Government of West Bengal

6.05 pm Inauguration of the Wall Aquarium of Indigenous Species

6.20 pm Inauguration of Exhibition & Food Festival

Cultural Programme : 6.30 pm

Food Festival : 2.00 pm 9.00 pm

DAY2: DECEMBER 19, 2015

Seminar on Prospect and Challenges in Ornamental Fishery Sector

Venue Time

International Ornamental Fish Market Complex, 10.00 am 4.00 pm Salt Lake

Moderator: Mr R.F Lepcha , Dr Saptarshi Biswas, Md Ariff

GUEST SPEAKER:

Mr Joseph Itzkovich , Director, D'gei Israel Aquarium Ltd , Tel Aviv, IsraelPresentation on

“Commercial Bio secure Guppy Culture'’

Mr Andrew Lim , President-World Guppy Association, Malaysia Guppy Club, Asia Pacific Director-International Guppy Education & Exhibition Society , Penang, Malaysia

Presentation on “Developing new genetic strain of guppy”

Mr Chadan Chetri , Senior Executive (Tech), NFDB, Hyderabad, India

Presentation on “NFDB schemes related to the Development of Ornamental Fisheries”

Dr Alappat Ramchandran , Register-Cochin University of Science and Technology,

Director-School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT, Professor Chair-Rajeev Gandhi Chair of MHRD for Contemporary Studies, Member-Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Authority, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Government of India, Member- Scientific Panel

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Seminar on Culture & Management of Fresh & Brackish Water including introduction of new fish species

Venue Time

CIFE, Kolkata Centre Conference Hall No.1 (Ground Floor) 9.30 am 4.00 pm

of Fish and Fisheries Products, The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government Of India , Cochin, India

Presentation on “Significance of Green Certification in sustaining Ornamental Fish Resources”

Dr T Jawahar Abraham , Dean(ACTG)-Faculty of Fishery Science (FFSc),West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science (WBUAFS), Professor of Fishery Microbiology, FFSc, WBUAFS , Kolkata, India

Presentation on “Ornamental Fish Diseases”

Moderator: Dr Aninda Sundar Ghosh

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr T K Ghosal , Principal Scientist & Head of Cultural Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture, Kakdwip Centre CIBA, Kakdwip, West Bengal, India

Presentation on “Integrated planning for overall development of brackish water aquaculture in West Bengal'’

Dr Sashi Dulal Ghosh, Director, Bidhan Nagar Agro & Fisheries project pvt. Ltd.

( Progressive Fish Culturist)

Presentation on “Need of Progressive Farmers & how it can be addressed by the Government”

Dr B K Mahapatra , Principal Scientist & Head CIFE, Kolkata Centre, West Bengal, India

Presentation on “Enhancement of Fresh water Aquaculture in West Bengal & introduction of new species”

Mr Sudipta Porel, Deputy Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Presentation on “Development of Aquaculture through MGNREGS”

Seminar on Management of Fishery inputs & scope for development of Marine Fishery Sector

Venue Time

CIFE, Kolkata Centre Conference Hall No.2 (1stFloor) 9.30 am 4.00 pm

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Moderator: Dr P K Jana , Dr Sandip Kumar Mondal

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr M A Hassan , Principal Scientist , Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Kolkata , India

Presentation on “ Importance of Supplementary Feed & its application for enhancing fish production”

Dr Gadadhar Dash , Professor , Department of Aquatic Animal Health , Faculty of Fishery Sciences , West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science

Presentation on “ Quality seed production and brood stock health management in Aquaculture”

Dr Subrata Basu , Principal Scientist (Ex) Central Institute of Fisheries Education,Mumbai,India

Presentation on “Production of Hygienic dry fish”

Mir Momrej Ali , Chief Executive , Nezami Rekha Seafoods Pvt Ltd , Kalindi , Ramnagar , Purba Medinipur

Presentation on “ Different issues towards Development and Management of Fish Processing Plants”

Mr Avijit Kanjilal , AGM Operations , Anmol Feeds Pvt Ltd , Kolkata , West Bengal , India

Presentation on “ Application of Formulated Feed towards better growth performance of fish species”

Dr Subrata Basu , Principal Scientist (Ex) , Central Institute of Fisheries Education , Mumbai, India

Presentation on “ Value added fish products and their marketing”

International Buyers Sellers Meet

Venue Time

White House, Nalban Food Park 2.30 pm 5.30 pm

Culinary Competition

Venue Time

Nalban Food Park 3.00 pm 5.30 pm

Cultural Programme

Venue Time

Nalban Food Park 5.30 pm onwards

Food Festival : 11.00 am 9.00 pm

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Panel discussion on Indian Fish Feed Industry : Issues & Challenges & Export Opportunity in Fishery & Sea Food Sector

Venue Time

Hotel Indismart 10.30 am 1.30 pm

10.30 am Welcome Address Mr Sumanta ChaudhuriPrincipal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Harbours, Government of West Bengal

10.40 am Special Address Dr Ranbir SinghPrincipal Secretary , Department of Horticulture , Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries , Government of Uttarakhand

10.50 Special Address Mr Suresh Chanda, Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of Telangana and Mr Sanjay Kumar, Commissioner, Department of Fisheries, Government of Telangana,

11.00 am Presentation by Dr S N Biswas, Joint Director of Fisheries & Head, Investment Promotion Unit, Govt of W.B. on “Investment Opportunities in Fisheries Sector”.

11.10 am Panel discussion on Indian Fish Feed Industry: Issues & Challenges

Opening remarks by the Session Chairman : Mr Amit Saraogi , Chairman, Clafma of IndiaEminent Panelist :Mr Rambabu, Asst V.P., Ananda GroupMr T Srinivas , CMO , Nexgen Feeds Pvt Ltd Mr Amit Tandon , Regional Manager (NE), Growel Feeds Pvt LtdMr Pradip Chakraborty, Regional Head , Godrej Agrovet

12.00 noon Interaction

12.15 pm Panel discussion on Export Opportunity in Fishery & Sea Food SectorOpening remarks by the Session Chairman : Mr Vijay Kumar Singh, Joint Director, Export Inspection Council of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of IndiaEminent Panelist:Mr K V Prem Dev , Deputy Director, MPEDA , Kolkata Regional OfficeMr Taj Mohammed, Joint MD , Z A Seafood's Pvt LtdMr Rajrshri Bannerji, Managing Director , Razban SeaFood Pvt LtdMr Zhang Shibin, Chairman & President, Kairan Group Corpn, Dalian, China

1.15 pm Q & A

1.30 pm Summing -up Dr S N Biswas, Joint Director of Fisheries & Head, Investment Promotion Unit, GoWB.

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DAY 3: DECEMBER 20, 2015

International Buyer Sellers Meet

Venue Time

White House, Nalban Food Park 10.30 am 2.30 pm

Fish Quiz

Venue Time

Nalban Food Park 2.30 pm 3.30 pm

Valedictory Session & Prize Distribution

Venue Time

Nalban Food Park 3.30 pm 4.30 pm

Opening Remarks Mr Sumanta ChaudhuriPrincipal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Harbours, Government of West Bengal

Address by Other Dignitaries / Hon'ble Ministers

Prize Distribution

Address by Chief Mr Chandra Nath Sinha

Guest Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries , Government of West Bengal

Vote of Thanks ICC

Cultural Programme :

Ebong Binodini Bengali Drama by Fisheries Department Recreation Club

Venue Time

Nalban Food Park 5.30 pm onwards

Food Festival : 11.00 am 9.00 pm

Closing of the exhibition : 9.00 pm

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Preface:

Towards implementing recommendations, submitted by the Task Force, set up under the direction of the HCM (in the year 2013), Fisheries Deptt, at the earliest started taking action on one of the most important recommendation-“encouragement of private in the Fisheries Sector” and set up a separate unit “Investment Promotion Unit” (formally opened on 20.10.2014) started interaction with the different chamber of commerce in the State and with their help (association) held several seminar, business meet, round table etc, published full fledged West Bengal Fisheries Policy 2015 (first in the country), which included fiscal incentive policy within a record time and got success in convincing building to many business houses within and outside the state, even abroad in investing in the Fisheries Sector in the State.

And this resulted signing of MOU with 13 such business houses / entrepreneurs, (some of which are the leading business in the country and abroad) with an estimated investment proposal of about Rs. 1000 crores in the BGBS 2015. Three of such MOU signatories have already set up their plant / business (like fish feed production, vannaemi prawn culture, organic shrimp seed production) and four others are about to start production by the middle of 2016 (shrimp hatchery, fish feed, fish and aqua health care products, processing etc) and others are in the pipeline (waiting for Govt land/water bodies leasing).

This achievement has caused enough encouragement for taking it more forward and we took more initiatives towards reaching more and more peoples and showcasing various potentialities in the Fisheries Sector with the objective that before BGBS 2016 as many number of such investors find interest in investing in the State in the Fisheries Sector. We held number of round table in the State and in Hyderabad, which led us the idea to organise an Aqua Show in the state, before the BGBS 2016 is held, as

tha precursor mostly. With this idea, we decided to organize the show in association with the 50 year celebration of SFDC, under the name “Bengal Fish Fest 2015” in partnership with the Indian Chamber of Commerce and with the assistance and support of NFDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, GoI, MPEDA etc, which was just held.

With this I am submitting a glimpse of the Fest for kind perusal of the HCM, as to what extent it served the objectives and helped taking forward private investment in the State in the Fisheries Sector:

Inauguration:

thThe Fest was inaugurated on 18 even in presence of Hon'ble Ministers namely, Sri Purnendu Basu, Chandra Nath Sinha, Arup Roy, Krishnendu Narayan Choudhury, Ujjal Biswas, Advisor to HCM, Sri Pradip Mazumdar and presence of huge number of company & business houses / Faculties / students / representatives of Fisheries University & Institutes, Fisher-Fishermen, common peoples, stake holders in the fisheries sector from different corners of the State, other States (AP, Odisha, Uttarakhnad, Rajasthan, Assom etc) and countries like Japan, Vietnam, Dubai, China etc including DG, ICC, Dr Rajiv Singh which made the inaugural ceremony a truly colorful one.

Inaugural Session Brief

Department of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal and the Indian Chamber of Commerce are jointly organizing the “Bengal Fish Fest 2015” during 18th to 20th December at Nalban Food Park, Kolkata.

The objective of this mega fest is to address the current issues pertaining to Aquaculture, Fish Feed and Export in Fishery & Sea Food Sector along with the promotion of various fish cuisines. The vision of the programme is to manage, protect, enhance and develop fisheries and aquaculture in the State.

The event is being supported by SFDC, NFDB, WBFC and BENFISH. MPEDA and Ministry of

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Commerce & Industry, Government of India is supporting the event and also assisting in organizing the International Buyer Seller Meet where the International Buyers from Oman, UAE, Japan, Vietnam and China are going to be present.

Mr. Purnendu Basu, Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal opined that it is very important to protect interest of the fishermen in the state. He informed the gathering that the sector needs technological up-gradation. Though the state is still practices traditional way in fishery, new technologies have been introduced recently to increase production and export. Apart from technology, he mentioned that the sector needs more capital investment. He also informed that the state government is coming up with new policies to attract investors in the fisheries sector.

He also added that proper storage facilities, processing and marketing facilities together would help increase fish production in West Bengal.

Mr. Chandra Nath Sinha, Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal in his remark said that West Bengal is the largest fish producing state and accounts for about 20 per cent of the total fish production in India. He said, with appropriate incentives coupled with robust investments in infrastructure, fish production in India can add immensely to the economic growth to the state.

Mr. Arup Roy, Hon'ble Minister of Agricultural Marketing, Government of West Bengal said that there is need to set up electronic connectivity to track movement and information dissemination. The fishermen community needs to be supplied with all modern technological facilities, environment-friendly activities and market intelligence. There is also a need for setting up training programs to breed new entrepreneurs.

Mr. Krishnendu Narayan Choudhury, Hon'ble Minister of Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Government of West Bengal said that physical infrastructure like cold storage and processing facilities need to be established to increase the value and shelf life of the final product moving out from the fishermen. Government is assisting in setting up the necessary infrastructure.

Mr. Ujjal Biswas, Hon'ble Minister of Technical Education & Training, Government of West Bengal mentioned that the government is welcoming investments in its fisheries sector. State government would also lease water-bodies long-term on a PPP mode or it could also be a joint venture. Any private company, entrepreneur can also go for water management (aquaculture) on lease.

Mr. Sumanta Chaudhuri, Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Harbours, Government of WB in his remark informed the gathering that More than 900 big government water bodies are available which are most suitable for big size carp fish production/aqua farming as well as developing Fish Tourism. He also said that only about 0.35 million MT of Fish Feed is met by supply of fish feed, manufactured in other states against an estimated domestic demand of 4 million MT (2014). Therefore, the need of the hour is to develop own fresh feed centres in the state.

While summing up he said that there is enough investment opportunity setting up of Cold Storages, Processing plants and value added fish production centres.

Dr. Ranbir Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand, in his remark talked about aquaculture in Uttarakhand and how the state is developing their fishery sector.

He presented the current status of trout production, seed production technology, feed production and development of various trout farms and hatcheries in Uttarakhand. He also emphasized on the various departmental programmes for the fishery development of the state and highlighted the need of marketing support and cold chain system/fish processing unit.

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Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, ICC in his welcome address said that in order to meet rising demand from a growing population, the sector as a whole needs to increase production sustainably and reduce wastage. He further informed that the Government of India, with a renewed focus on the fisheries sector, is set to launch the 'Blue Revolution' to further revitalize the industry.

Publication & Release:

Bangalir Rasonai Maach: To make available all recipe of fish food item preparation, as available in different corners of the State, some developed by SFDC and Fisheries deptt, with the objective that peopled get to know and can have the taste of those, a compilation in Bengali namely “Bangalir Rasonai Maach” has been released in the inaugural program and distributed free in the Fisheries deptt stall, which has been found to be craze among the visitor to have a copy.

th50 Glorious years of SFDC in the Fisheries Service: A publication highlighting glorious presence of SFDC in the service of the people, in the field of fisheries.

Bengali edition of largest and renowned Fish Magazine (Fishing Chimes) in the country, namely “Matsya Sambad”.

On-line booking of SFDC Fish tourism facilities all over the State.

OASIS (Matsya Tathya Bandhu): Touch Screen Kiosk--one Stop solution for getting all kinds of information, forms etc, on its success, will be installed in all the district HQ and onwards I due course.

Matsya Maribo Khaibo Sukhe: Information Leaflet of different schemes of the Deptt.

Redefining Fisheries Development: Information Leaflet of Investment Promotion Unit.

Exhibition and Stall:

Forty six (46) different companies, doing business in the Fisheries sector in the country and aboard exhibited their product and business in the beautifully decorated stalls excluding one gala stall by the

thFisheries deptt, a separate one by the SFDC (to highlight their 50 glorious year and their new business venture with the objective to serve people better by providing different kinds of fish and fish food items) and ten (10) stalls by the Fishermen Co-op Societies (all together 62 nos).

All these stalls, on and average, 80 to 100 corporate / business enquiry received per day.

Beside, to encourage people in eating / liking non-conventional fish / fish foods (some developed by the thSFDC/Benfish), sixteen (16) exclusive Fish Food enterprises/chains like Bhojohari Manna, 6 Ballygunje

Place, SFDC, Benfish, Tangarine, IFB, Tourism Coprn etc, put up stall with their varieties fish food items, of which fish food items prepared /served by the SFDC, Benfish and one Fishermen co-op society (Kalyan MSS, Srirampore, Hooghly) liked most by the visitors by taste and low price. This Fish Food

th show was so successful and became popular that even on the valedictory day (20 Dec) at 9.30 pm (closing time was 9 pm) there was huge crowd waiting for fish food but food items fall short.

However, all these food stalls have sold, on an average Rs. 1 lakh / per day (total turnover more than Rs. 18 lakh) with a foot fall of around 50000.

Business opportunities created:

Buyers from four countries like Japan, China, Vietnam and Dubai, beside some from other States like Uttarakhand, Telengana, Odisha, Assam and A.P. participated in the Business Meet which resulted around 70 B2B meetings with huge demand of Black Tiger, Packer, Pangasius, Vannaemi, Tilapia, Shrimps, Saber, Rock Lobster (UAE) and business deal made as follows:

Asif Fish Trading, UAE - 1000 kgs of Black Tiger, Sea Tiger and Rock Lobster everyday and 1000 kgs of

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Bombay Duck, Reef Cod, Sea Bass, Tilapia and King Fish every alternate days.

Nha Trang Sea Foods, Vietnam - 7-10 containers of Shrimp and Vannaemi, 20 containers of Pangasius, 4 containers of Sebar and 4 containers of Tilapia from January to April. (Each container = 20-25 MT).

Ki Ajima, Japan - 25-30 MT of Shrimps & Vannaemi only every month.

Toho Bassan Kaisha, Japan - 40-50 MT per month of Shrimps, black tiger and Vannaemi

Xiongwei Xu & William, China: Looking forward to invest in India in deep sea fishing, processing (100 % export) and extending Technological Support for the Fish Producer Companies under JV/PPP etc.

Seminar / Workshop/Farmers Meet:

With the objective to make available / aware with / come in touch with the current information / knowledge / happenings in the different field of Fisheries / Aqua farming / Ornamental Fish farming, the following seminars were held, which was attended by stake holders from the respective field and experts from different parts of the country and abroad:

Seminar on Prospect and Challenges in Ornamental Fishery Sector

Seminar on Culture & Management of Fresh & Brackish Water including introduction of new fish species

Seminar on Management of Fishery inputs & scope for development of Marine Fishery Sector

Panel discussion on Indian Fish Feed Industry: Issues & Challenges & Export Opportunity in Fishery & Sea Food Sector

Cultural Programme: Each day in the evening 6 pm to 9 pm there were different cultural programme. Chou dance of Purulia was special attraction in the inaugural prog and light music by Sudeb De (Manna De gharna) in the valedictory prog.

Culinary Competition: To encourage preparation of various new fish food preparation with uncommon and/or new fish species, culinary competition were conducted, winners were awarded suitably by the IFB, leading company in the field of fish food item.

Quiz Competition: With the objective of creating more awareness on the overall fish and fisheries sector and activities of the Fisheries deptt and promotion of Fish Tourism an open quiz competition were held with huge enthusiasm and participation, winners were presented with free accommodation of SDFC Fish Tourism center at Oceania (Digha), Mangrove(Henry, Bakkhali) and Amrapali (Burdwan).

Valedictory:

thIn the valedictory program held on 20 Dec evening, in the amidst huge gathering, fish farmers / Fishermen Co-op Societies / CFCS etc in the different field of fisheries sector, who have performed best during the year (2015) were felicitated and awarded (Total 17 nos).

Press-Media coverage:

Times TV, ETV Bangla, Tara News and many others covered the program for all the days including interview of the visitors / participants.

Aaajkal, Bartaman, Dainik Jagaran, Milenium Post, Sambad Pratidin etc.

thAIR, Kolkata on 18 broadcasted a special “Nalbone Matsya Utsav” in their prime time slot Sambad Parikroma at 10 pm, highlighting the major objectives of the Fest and the way it was inaugurated and its arrangements etc.

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The Bengal Fish Fest 2015 has certainly achieved its objective and the impact it has created, will definitely help in coming more and more private investment in the Fisheries Sector and more and more business houses will find confidence in investing in the State.

During these three days, we have received lot of appreciation and suggestion for making the Fest more effective with the demand that each year during this period (Dec) such Fest should be arranged, if possible sometime, in some most potential fishery districts like Purba Medinipur, Burdwan, S-24-Pgs, N-24-Pgs, Malda, Coochbehar etc. It is needless to mention that similar utsav was organised in Coochbehar during 22-23 May, 2015 mainly with the objective of conservation and propagation of local indigenous fish species with special emphasis on Boroli Fish, the most delicacy among all the fishes in North Bengal. Next year (2016) it would be held with much glory admixing, essence of the Fish Fest 2015 - showcasing investment opportunity.

Day-1: 18.12.2015

Registration Inauguration by Lighting the Lamp

Release of Boks and Publications

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Participants in the inaugural Prog Purulia Chhau Dance

Inauguration of SFDC on online Fish Tourism Booking Dignitaries from Uttarakhand

Inauguration of Exhibition HMIC and Pr Secretary in S A Deptt Stall

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HMIC being welcomed at KNC Stall HMIC putting comments in the Fish Faculty stall

HMIC in the Fisheries Deptt Stall HMIC & Pr Secretary being welcomed at ANMOL stall

HMIC & Pr Secretary being welcomed at one ornamental Fishery FCS (Howrah) stall

HMIC & Pr Secretary at NFDB stall

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HMIC at Mudially FCS stall: one of the best managed HMIC visiting Syndicate Bank Stall

HMIC visiting ICAR-CIFE stall HMIC visiting S-24-Pgs ADF (BW) stall

HMIC visiting one FCS stall,

got famed in fish food item

SHG stall with their products: appreciated by HMIC

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HMIC visiting CPF stall HMIC tasting Haringhata product

Pr Secretary tasting one fish food item HMIC and Pr Secretary tasting Mother Dairy products

HMIC being welcomed at Aqua Lab stall Director of Fisheries in the Fisheries Deptt stall

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View of Fisheries Deptt Stall HMIC and Pr Secretary viewing display

Fisheries Deptt Touch Screen Kiosk-Matsya Tathya Mitra

thSFDC 50 Year celebration Fisheries deptt Stall

Huge Food Stall: Exclusive with Fish Items

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Different Stalls including Banks

SFDC stall liked for its varieties budget fish food items Different Sponsors

Announcer in the Inaugural Programme View in night

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Cultural Programme

Day-2: 19.12.2015

Registration

B 2 B session with Japanese Buyer Investment Seminar

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Participants in the Investment Seminar MD, Anmol speaking with Mr Joseph from Israel

Dignitaries in the Investment seminar Pr Secretary, Fisheries, Telangana speaking

Buyer from Japan speaking, by his sidebuyers from Vietnam and Dubai

Buyer from Vietnam speaking business

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Director of Fisheries welcoming Pr Secretary, Uttarakhand

Dy Director, MPEDA, Kolkata speaking

B2B Session:

B2B session in full swing

B 2 G with Japanese Buyer B 2 B session with Japanese Buyer

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B 2 B session with Vietnamese Buyer B 2 B session with Chinese Buyer

B 2 B session with Dubai Buyer B 2 B session with Chinese Buyer

Chinese buyer interacting with sellers Signing business with seller: Vietnam

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Felicitation to Japanese Buyer Felicitation to Dubai Buyer

HMIC giving Best Performance award Fish Quiz contest

Panel: Conservation

of indigenous fish speciesPanel: Conservation of hilsa

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Culinary competition

Testing prepared dishes

Successful competitors

Different mouth watering fish food dishes

Culinary competition

Organiser of IFB arranged culinary competition

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Pr Secretary, Director of Fisheries and Jt Director visiting culinary competition

Director of Fisheries speaking on the occasion

Pr Secretary and others enjoying culinary competition One mouth watering fish food prepared item

Judges examining the preparation and its taste Important dignitaries like

Pr Secretary, Sundarban Affairs Deptt,

Shri M V Rao, prefers having taste of

SFDC special Fish Thali on the beautiful

Nalbon Food Park lawn of the Fest,

for its ambience.

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Visitors enjoying mouth watering fish food items and enjoying its taste in the

sprawling Fest Ground: Nalban Food Park, one of the best in Kolkata

MD, of the largest and modern fish processing Plant in the country (KNC) Mr Momrej in his stall

Huge visitors in the exhibition stalls

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Panel discussion on Indian Fish Feed Industry : Issues & Challenges & Export th

Opportunity in Fishery & Sea Food Sector: 19 December 2015, Hotel IndiSmart, Kolkata

Mr. Sumanta Chaudhuri, Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resource and Fisheries Harbours, Government of West Bengal, in his remark said that Government of West Bengal has developed an investment cell for new ventures. He informed the gathering that new policy on investment has been introduced which will help the sector to grow in the state.

He further said that government of West Bengal is looking for private public partnerships and Joint ventures. He encouraged private players to join hands with the state government to take the initiative forward.

He informed that the entire value chain of the fishery sector has huge potential for investment. Starting from catching fishes to selling it in a retail store, the entire chain needs more and more investment. Hence, government is looking for good proposals from the private sector.

Mr. Suresh Chanda, Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of Telengana, in his speech said that the fishery sector has to be commercially viable and generate more business. He said, West Bengal has the manpower and skill to achieve the highest growth. However, value addition needs to take place with better marketing strategy and technical know-how. He finally said that West Bengal lacks in feed development, hence, import it from other states. He urged that the state should develop fresh feed setups to achieve higher growth and better market price.

Mr. Amit Saraogi, Chairman, Clafma of India, in his remark informed the gathering that in Aqua Culture West Bengal is far behind compare to other southern states. This is due to lack of feed knowledge and traditional way of farming. He said, the state (WB) has huge potential in Aqua Culture; however lack of private investment and poor knowledge of technology is hampering the growth. Finally he said, the state government should attract more private investment trough PPP or JV models.

Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, Joint Director, Export Inspection Council of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in his speech said that the sector currently employees about 15 million people. It has the potential to improve the livelihoods options of coastal communities provided it is organised on scientific and commercial lines. He also added that poor infrastructure especially in relation to marine fishing results in significant post harvest losses. Poor quality of fish feed remain a challenge.

Finally, he said that testing labs in the state is not up to the mark. WB government needs to come up with state of the art testing labs to save time.

Mr. Rajrshri Bannerji, Managing Director, Razban SeaFood Pvt. Ltd said that in West Bengal around 50 per cent of area is untapped which has immense potential for aqua culture. He said, government needs to identify those water bodies and bring them under PPP model. He added, as an export commodity, West Bengal is only focusing on Shrimp however there are several other fishes which has tremendous export potential. He urged that government should identify those fishes, make necessary value addition to them for better international market and better price.

Mr. Taj Mohammed, Joint MD, ZA Seafood's Pvt. Ltd, in his remark said that government needs to focus more on the marketing and new technology. He said that there is a huge need to aware the farmers about new technology and production knowledge.

He further added that in West Bengal there is a huge need for seed plants. Hence, the state government to

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provide necessary incentives to the seed plants to come and invest in the state.

Dr. S.N Biswas, Joint Director, Department of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal said that the state government is looking for PPPs and JVs to develop the water bodies in the state. He said that the state has huge investment potential and there are several lucrative incentives for the investors to invest in WB. He also informed the gathering that Sunderbans is known as natural breeding ground of various fishes and aquatic animals. Sunderbans can be explored more and developed as modern fishery zone. He invited private and foreign visitors to explore investment opportunities there.

Mr. K V Prem Dev, Deputy Director, MPEDA, Kolkata Regional Office, said that Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country. It has been recognized as a powerful income and employment generator as it stimulates growth of a number of subsidiary industries, and is a source of cheap and nutritious food besides being a foreign exchange earner.

Mr. Amit Tandon, Regional Manager (NE), Growel Feeds Pvt. Ltd said that it is important to enhance the production and productivity for ensuring sustainability. He also mentioned that Post harvest, value addition and marketing infrastructure are the most critical areas where the government needs to look at.

Mr. Pradip Chakraborty, Regional Head, Godrej Agrovet in his speech said that it is important to increase the depth of ponds in the state. Both, state government and private owners need to create more depth in the water bodies.

He showed concerns over poor raw material, old technology and usage of excessive anti biotic in the ponds. He said, such bad practices have to stop to attract private investors.

Dr. Ranbir Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand said that there is a need for infrastructure and skill development in the state. He also added that low value addition is a challenge as far as export is concerned.

Mr. Ram Babu, Managing Director, Anand Group, in his brief remark said that there is a need to focus on the value addition of Indian fishes. He informed that only value addition can fetch better international market and good price.

Seminars:

I. SEMINAR ON PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES IN ORNAMENTAL FISHERY SECTOR.

Ornamental fishery is one of the most promising sectors in aquaculture; however it is also the least explored and unorganized areas, especially in India. The global market of ornamental fishery with accessories stands to about 18 billion USD where the share of India is merely 0.3% and the domestic market is estimated to about Rs 20 crore. . It is an emerging economic sector in India as a small scale business. Around 124 different varieties of ornamental fish are traded in India. Kolkata happens to cater 90% of ornamental fish export in India. In West Bengal there are more than 20000 experienced farmers both men and women, who are involved in this sector. There is no dearth of human resources (HR) and Natural resources (NR) in the state so Bengal can become a major player in the sector in days to come. Against such a backdrop the current seminar assumes significance in the light of global snap shot vis-à-vis the domestic scenario that would help to access the management protocols for future development.

The gist of the talks which were delivered is as under:

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A. Commercial Guppy culture : Josheph Itzcovitch, D'gei Israel Aquarium Ltd. Joseph Itzkovich

Good quality brooders and quarantine measures for bio security should be then initial template to start a unit for Guppy culture.

The most important protocol in the production of quality Guppy, a fish in very high demand, is the scientific intervention & management of issues like water quality, handling, transportation, husbandry, sanitation, balanced feed and disease.

Regular monitoring and adoption of eco-friendly modern technology is the key to sustainability for Guppy culture or for that matter any ornamental fish.

B. Significance of Green Certification in Sustaining Ornamental Fish

Resources: Dr. A. Ramachandran, Professor & Former Director, School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science &Technology

With the rising concern on environmental issues across the globe, green certification matters in the export arena.

In India, the process to implement the Green Certification developed by the National Task Force appointed by MPEDA in a phased manner on a voluntary basis is under way.

Green certification is the certification given to a product to ensure its environmental and socioeconomic sustainability.

It is a procedure by which a third party gives written or equivalent assurance that the operation conforms to the relevant standard in relation to social issues, environmental impacts on animal (fish) welfare.

The aim of the Certification is to produce ornamental fish by capture and culture methods in an eco-friendly manner at all stages of the chain of custody.

C. DISEASES OF ORNAMENTAL FISH IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA: Dr. T.J Abraham , WB University of Animal and Fisheries Sciences.

Fish disease is an important factor causing huge loss to aquaculture.

Poor water quality, lack of bio security and improper handling are the primary causes of any diseases

The prevalence of disease is mostly during the winters followed by monsoon.

Aeromoniasis is the most prevalent disease in Bengal.

Gold fish is the most widely attacked by disease.

Management of good water quality and best management practice is the key to prevention of disease.

Arbitrary use of antibiotics and chemicals could be detrimental in the long run.

Prevention is better than cure.

D. National Fisheries Development Board : Mr. Chandan Chetri

It is a primer institute for financing

Specified Documentary details to be submitted for financing the schemes as NFDB guidelines.

It has specific schemes for ornamental fishery viz,

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Establishment of medium/backyard hatcheries

Integrated units

Training to farmers

E. Targeting International Market : Aquamarine International : Md. Arif

Organized marketing is essential for selling of the fish,

All the producers and breeders have to organize themselves for better coordination.

Targeting International involves careful husbandry and maintaining international standard with respect to water quality.

The colur and fins specification along with the size of the fish are also important factor in International market.

Proper training has to be imparted to the farmers to make them competent for export,

F. Present problems of breeders of Bengal and the way forward :Mr N. Santra Experience Fish Breeder.

Proper technical training needs to be imparted to the existing farmers and new generation breeders.

There is a genuine need for formation of Co-operative among ornamental fish dealers for dealing with various problems from a common platform.

Proper training and education regarding the quality, international standard and diseases is very much essential to the farmers.

Remedial measures of diseases along with symptoms needs to be published in vernacular for the benefit of fishermen.

Financial support from the Government is needed to prop up the needy farmers.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SEMINAR ON PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES IN ORNAMENTAL FISHERY SECTOR.

1. The most important protocol in the production of quality Guppy, a fish in very high demand, is the scientific intervention & management of issues like water quality, bio security, handling, transportation, husbandry, sanitation, balanced feed and disease.

2. Green certification is the certification given to a product to ensure its environmental and socioeconomic sustainability.

3. Poor water quality, lack of bio security and improper handling are the primary causes of any fish diseases the prevalence is mostly during the winters followed by monsoon. However, arbitrary use of antibiotics and chemicals could be detrimental in the long run.

4. NFDB has specific schemes for ornamental fishery for entrepreneurs and farmers.

5. Targeting International involves careful husbandry and maintaining international standard with respect to water quality.

6. Proper training and education regarding the quality, international standard and diseases is very much essential to the farmers. Besides remedial measures of diseases along with symptoms needs to

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be published in vernacular for the benefit of fishermen.

Participant Interaction:

i. Subrata Ghosh, Kusmundi Block Asked question on invertebrate fishery?

Ans. He was told to refer the MPEDA website for detailed list by Dr. Ramchandra

ii. Anish Das, Murshidabad He asked about water quality management?

Ans. Biological filtration is the most effective way to remove nitrate and nitrite from water by J. Itzkovich.

iii. Samar Patra, Budge Budge-II He asked about feed for cat fish culture?

Ans. R.F. Lepcha AD(T) advised on giving protein rich diet @ 3% of body wt.

iv. Madan Naskar, Amtala, S24 Pgs. He asked about soil and water testing facility?

Ans. R. F. Lepcha AD(T) advice him to send the samples either to the block or Pailan Research Centre.

v. A. K. Das, Tapan Block He wanted to know about training on ornamental fishery?

Ans : Dr. Saptarsi Biswas DDF intimated that regular training programme are held in Kalyani and Pailan and has to contact with block office for getting such training.

vi. Shamik Pal Hooghly Asked about the marketing facilities ?

Ans: R. F. Lepcha AD(T) informed that the Government is taking action regarding the market facilities in different districts. The Ornamental Fishing Hub in Salt lake, various outlets in Meen Bhawan in some district have been opened to facilited marketing for Ornamental fishery co-operative. More such unit will be open.

vii. Karm Ali Gazi North 24Pgs. Asked about the problems of fin rot diseases?

Ans. Prof. T. J. Abraham explained in details abouth the cause and preventive measures.

vii. R. P. Singh, Howrah He asked about setting up of mediun range ornamental hatchery and its financial implication.

Ans. Mr. C. Chetri asked him to follow the NFDB guideline as given ing NFDB web site.

viii. Mr. J Sardar, D. Dinajpur- Asked about green certification?

Ans. The issues was handled by Dr. Ramachandran in detailed.

During the discussion the DFWB expressed her satisfaction regarding the seminar and praised the effort to bring forth the various challenges of ornamental fisheries and to have more such discussion in future.

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Recommendation by ornamental expert: Mr Joseph, Israel

(as sent by mail)

Israel Joseph

09:18AM

To: ariffmohammad@gmail.com, Cc: Sailen Biswas Jd Fisheries Outlook.com 1 attachment (2047.8 KB)Commercial ornamental fish production -about the author.docx

Dear Dr. S. N. Biswas and Mr. Md. Ariff

Greetings from Israel !

Happy new year !

Thank you very much for my invitation to participate in Bengal Fish Fest 2015

During my 5 days visit from December 19th to December 23th,I conducted workshops on ornamental fish culture visited 3 farms , and had a lot of discussions with breeders

Please find below my conclusions from the visit:

The ornamental fish status in West Bengal

Introduction

The global ornamental fish is stable and big

Most of the fish needed for the market are farm bred fish. Fish from the live bearers group: Guppy, Molly, Platy, Sword tail also Angel fish and gold fish are popular

The global market is looking for healthy nice fish in steady supply

Till today India plays a very minor role in the market

West Bengal has the opportunity to be the major ornamental fish production state

Current situation

There are many ornamental fish breeders in the state

Almost all the production is sold domestically

Most of the breeders cultivate the fish in traditional old fashion methods

Live feed availability and weather condition play a major role on the production and quality of fish

There is a dramatic shortage of high quality brood stock for different fish species

Many farms suffers from disease outbreak

Breeders are not aware about the quality standards (shape & color) needed for the exported fish

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Conclusions

High quality brood stock from different sources should be imported for many fish species

Quarantine facility should be provided for the imported brood stock

Teaching and consulting to breeders should be done on regular basis at least in two months intervals

A show room in which the export quality of different fish species will be regularly presented

Services we provide

1. Professional consultancy for all aspects regarding ornamental fish.

2. Brood stock: Identify sources and select brood stocks at source for the project.

3. Planning of structure and function of Quarantine unit

4. Conducting workshops and training programs for operation and management staff and for entrepreneurs

5. Hatchery: Identifying species, creating production plan, monitoring breeding operations and larval rearing

6. Know how for Post larval rearing and Grow out

7. Transferring technology for Harvesting cycles and Packing for export

8. Marketing programs, both Export and local outlets

9. Research and development, selecting and identifying areas for study

Consulting Fee

USD 500 per day

Traveling costs, hotel etc will be bear by you

If you need more information, please let me know

RegardsJoseph Itzkovich ( MSc.Agric) Ornamental fish ExpertD'gei Israel Aquarium ltd

P.S Kindly forward the mail to the director of fisheries. I do not have Madam mail ID. Thank you.

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Ornamental Fishery Seminar

Participants in the Ornamental Fishery Seminar

Mr Joseph from Israel, main speaker

Prof (Dr) Ramchandan from Kerala Agri University

Prof(DR) Abraham form WBUAFS

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Md Arif, main felicitator

Director of Fisheries with other dignitaries

Women enthusiasts equally participated

Participants in the parallel seminar on Guppy Mr Joseph and Mr Nopani as participant

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SEMINAR ON “CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF FRESH AND BRACKISH WATER INCLUDING INTRODUCTION OF NEW FISH SPECIES”

CONTENTS

Sl No Subjects Page I

Inauguration Session

1.1 Inauguration address by Dr. Maloy Kr. Sahoo,

DDF, M&P, Govt. of West Bengal 2

1.2 Welcome address by Dr. Aninda Sundar Ghosh, DDF, FFRTC, Govt. of West Bengal

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II

Technical Session

2.1 Presentation by Dr. T.K.Ghosal, Principal

Scientist & Head, CIBA Kakdwip Research Centre 2-4

2.2 Presentation by Dr. Sashi Dulal Ghosh, Director, Bidhan Nagar Agro & Fisheries Projects PVT LTD

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2.3 Presentation by Dr. B.K.Mahapatra, Principal Scientist & Head, CIFE, Kolkata Centre

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2.4 Presentation by Mr. Sudipta Porel, Deputy Secretary, P & RD Dept. Govt. of West Bengal

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III

3.1

Discussion & recommendation

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IV

4.1

Vote of thanks by Mr. Subodh Kr. Mondal, ADF, FFRTC, Govt. of West Bengal

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V

5.1

List of Participants

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I : INAUGURAL SESSION

1.1 INAUGURAL ADDRESS:

The seminar on “Culture & Management of Fresh and Brackish water including introduction of new fish th

species” was organized by the Government of West Bengal at CIFE, Hall No 1 on 19 Dec,2015 as a part of ththe Bengal Fish Fest-2015 during 18-20 Dec, 2015 at Nalban Food Park, Kolkata.

Dr. Maloy Kr. Sahoo, DDF, M&P, Govt. of WB started the session at 10.00 am with a brief introduction of the Guests, Speakers and the participants and requested the Guests to accept their chair. Dr. T.K.Ghosal, Principal Scientist & Head, CIBA Kakdwip Research Centre, Dr. Sashi Dulal Ghosh, Director, Bidhan Nagar Agro & Fisheries Projects PVT LTD, Dr. B.K.Mahapatra, Principal Scientist & Head, CIFE, Kolkata Centre & Dr. Aninda Sundar Ghosh, DDF, FFTRC, Govt. of WB took the chairs and were felicitated with

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Mementos & “Uttoriyo”

1.2 WELCOME ADDRESS:

Dr. Aninda Sundar Ghosh, DDF, FFTRC, Govt. of WB felt pleasure in extending a very warm welcome to the galaxy of hon'ble Guests, speakers and all the participants for accepting the invitation and participating in this seminar. In his welcome address, Dr. Ghosh briefly narrated the back ground and need of organizing the seminar on this topic and concluded with the wish for every success of the programme.

II : TECHNICAL SESSION

TECHNICAL SESSION-I : “Integrated planning for over all development of brackish water aquaculture in West Bengal”

2.1: In this session, two topics were presented. In the first presentation entitled “Integrated planning for over all development of brackish water aquaculture in West Bengal” by Dr. T.K.Ghosal, Principal Scientist & Head, CIBA Kakdwip Research Centre, various issues giving emphasis on brackish water production trends, utilization percentage of brackish water resources, Comparative impression on different farming systems in early 90s and present in WB, District wise comparative economic account of farming systems followed in WB, Challenges, Development and dissemination of low cost feed, Farming technology assessment and refinement, Diversification of species, Introduction of new species, were elaborated particularly in the context of overall sustainable development following guideline of Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India.

The summary of proposals were

(a) Consistent supply of quality seeds at lower cost

Problems: i) Shrimp hatcheries are located far away, ii) Transportation mortality and high price, iii) Lack of authentic PCR testing facility, iv) Dependence on nature for fish seeds

Solution: i) Establishment of nursery for rearing of early Post larvae, ii) PCR testing facilities at strategic locations, iii) Fish seed production technology development, iv) Establishment of fish seed bank, v) Fish seed nursery technology development

(b) Development and dissemination of low cost feed

Problems: i) Feed accounts for 60-70% of production cost, ii) Cost of feed is increasing, iii) Lack of species specific feed, iv) Inconsistent supply of feed

Solutions: i) Development of low cost farm made feed, ii) Use of locally available cheaper ingredients, iii) Partial replacement of fish meal, iv) Formulation of feed as per requirement, v) Establishment of indigenous feed plant

(c) Farming technology assessment and refinement

Problems: i) Traditional farming is done without scientific basis, ii)No feed or fertilizer applied in traditional farming, iii) Abnormally high stocking density in Semi intensive farming, iv) Use of banned chemicals and antibiotics

Solutions: i) Polyculture in bheries on scientific basis, ii) Rational use fertilizers and feed in

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bheries, iii) Use of PCR negative hatchery produced seeds in bheries, iv) Semi-intensive shrimp farming following CAA guidelines, v) Use of probiotics and allowed chemicals

(d) Diversification of species

i) L. vannamei, ii) Asian seabass, ii) Mullets (Grey mullet, Tade mullet, Parsia), iii) Crabs (Orange crab, Green crab), iv) Ornamental fishes (Scat, Pearlspot, Puffer fish, Eels)

The way forward

Short term strategies:

Increase of area under cultivation with improved system

Dissemination of technology for feed preparation

Modification of feed formulation using cheaper ingredients

Formation of societies to establish small scale feed plant

Reducing feed cost up to INR 20/kg (USD-0.32) through bulk purchase of ingredients

Long term strategies:

Utilization of inland saline soils

Adoption of organic polyf arming using low fish meal feed

Adoption of cage polyculture

Overcoming constraints through participatory management

Refinement of indigenous technical knowledge

Encouraging entrepreneurship

(e) Social mobilization of aqua producers

(f) Capacity building of key stakeholders

2.2 The second presentation of this session was by Dr. Sashi Dulal Ghosh entitle “ Need of progressive farmers and how it can be addressed by the Government”. In this presentation, the present position of Fisheries in West Bengal and need of progressive farmers to develop self-sufficiency was highlighted.

The extract of his presentation was-

Noting the growing recognition of the role that Fisheries and Aquaculture plays in providing the worlds growing population with both food and livelihood and reducing the rural poverty, the Govt as well as progressive farmers may work together for the development of fisheries.

During the last 50 years, the world's average per capita consumption of fish has almost doubled and lives of all those who catch, grow, process, trade and consume fish have challenge almost beyond recognition. As overall demand for an adequate supply of fish continues to increase, we are force to face the fact that this level of demand may not be met.

A recent study on supply and demand conducted by World Fish and the International Food Policy Research Institute showed that consumption of food fish in India is projected to raise from 4.5 million tons in 1997 to 7.4 million tons in 2020.

West Bengal is a major fish producing and consuming state of India. Now in the state of West

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Bengal initiative need to be based on integrated production processing - marketing consumption system.

There is a room for both horizontal and vertical expansion of this sector. West Bengal is the First state in Aquaculture farm production and it is continue in last few decade but till the state is not sufficient to meet state demands.

Aquaculture in West Bengal is mostly small scale in nature with utilization of low to moderate levels of inputs, especially organic based fertilization and feed. The fish culture system adopted in the rural Bengal varies greatly depending on the input available in any particular region as well as on the investment capabilities of the farmers. As a result, fisheries sector in the state presently is suffering from low capital investment which is prohibiting the potential return from the investment.

In the scenario of decreasing resources over the increasing population aquaculture can meet the future demand without hampering environment.

In West Bengal culture around 15 species of fishes whereas in China it is 29 species. In our country non traditional fish culture has a high market potential.

West Bengal water resources are 8.20 % of the country but it produces 18.36 % fish.

Though West Bengal is the highest producer of fish in the country, they suffer an annual deficit of about 6-7 %. That is in absolute term to the tune of over 200 tons per day. The major fish comes from Andhra Pradesh (52 % of the deficit) and Odisha (28.3 % of the deficit). When fishes from other state are not coming in West Bengal then market price of fish is increasing about 20-30%.

In India as well as in West Bengal the sector Aquaculture possesses a higher growth rate than most of the fish producing state, still future expansion is very high.

In India about 56 % population is fish eater and in West Bengal it is about 90 % of the state population

A large percentage of these fish farmers practice Aquaculture on a part-time basis with their involvement in the activity ranging from 17 man days per annum in Karnataka to the highest of 75 man days in West Bengal. The study also inferred that fish farming, though a part-time activity, contributes a major share of the income of the fish farmers, ranging from 14.98 % in Odisha to 95.25 % in AP, with an average of 79.66 %.

In Inland water sector - production and marketing, hatcheries, feed mill, value addition of fisheries products are providing excellent employment opportunities an it has been estimated that over 32 lakh jobs have been generated in the main and supporting sectors of Inland Aquaculture sector from the unutilized water resources of West Bengal, if we use moderately.

Major constrains in Indian fisheries, which Govt can take care

Gradual shrinkage of water bodies due to urbanization and siltation etc.

Pollution due to industrial effluents, agricultural waste, municipal waste etc.

Inadequate good quality breeding material and seed.

Partial and non-adoption of scientific methods of Aquaculture.

Inadequate extension services.

Lack of quality Aqua-inputs support.

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Multi ownership of water bodies in many cases remains as a hindrance for development.

Aquaculture suffering from low capital involvement which is prohibiting the potential return from the investment.

No supporting price of fish like agricultural products to encourage Aquaculture farming community.

Marketing in multi layer system and farm get price is very low. Ultimately the end customer also suffers due to high price.

Insufficient training of farmers.

Insurance policy to protect Aquaculture is insufficient and not scientific.

These constrains are solved in a moderate way or better way in different countries as well as in different states of India (Bihar, Kerala etc)

The fishery policy in West Bengal is nowhere but in other states of India like Tripura, Odisha, Kerala etc already their existing fishery policy.

Although fishery sector is doing well regarding re-payment of loans as comparing to other sectors, the financial institute are still shy of extending farm loan.

Some other important steps needed for further development of Fisheries in the state of West Bengal

For more than a decade the state of West Bengal has been consistently occupying the top position in the country in the inland fisheries sector but we are not self-sufficient and till miles to go.

The small and medium scale of fisheries in our state is plenty but so far utilizaion is very poor though enough support is extended from Govt level. This is due to unorganized sector and lack of knowledge percolation to the bottom.

The small group can be clubbed together under proper technical guidance, finance and marketing.

Giving proper support (financial, technical, marketing, etc) in the moderate and large units of inland fisheries then the production can be achieved in many folds. Time bounding financial and micro financial support is very essential.

The extension services to the farmers are exclusively from block level through FEO or Matsya Bandhu and the fisheries extension officer should be involved in fisheries development only.

Fishery should be at par facility like Agriculture and regulated market.

In the state of Assam, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tripura etc there is definite fishery policy.

Availability of certified seed, cultural inputs etc are major hindrance for the growth of fisheries in West Bengal.

Proper marketing, value addition, export etc are still very marginal in the state of West Bengal. Moderation in all fields of fisheries is essential and urgent too.

In comparison to China, species diversification is very limited due to lack of extension service from state and central level.

Good management practice in culture and capture fishery are lacking to prevent detoriation of quality of fish and better marketing.

Disease prevention and remedial measures is still in primitive stage. Better package and practice

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need to implement.

State level and central level research farms for disease monitoring is far behind from developed countries in terms of identification and remedial measures in quick mode.

State level farms, research institutes should be brought in a very good condition so that experimental trial for adoption of different package of practices can be exercised there and demonstrated.

TECHNICAL SESSION-II : “Enhancement of Fresh water aquaculture in West Bengal & introduction of new species”

2.3 In this session also, two topics were presented. In the first presentation entitled “Enhancement of Fresh water aquaculture in West Bengal & introduction of new species” was elaborated by Dr. B. K. Mahapatra, Principal Scientist & Head, CIFE, Kolkata Centre.

In his presentation Dr. Mahapatra briefly narrated the Fresh Water aquaculture production trend in West Bengal, Water Resource and Utilization status, Fisheries Resource & their utilization and the Ways for enhancement of production. The summary is depicted below

Fresh Water Aquaculture Production Trend in West Bengal :

West Bengal has been able to secure the leading position in fish production for seven successive years and has been rewarded accordingly by the Central Government as Best Productivity Award.

The state is endowed with 7.5% of the water resource of the country

190 native fresh water fish species were recorded from West Bengal contributing nearly 23 % of the Indian Fresh Water fishes.

In the year 2014-15, inland fish production became 14.38 lakh ton in state

3.2 million fishermen engaged in culture fisheries

Resource Area (Lakh Ha) Under Culture (Lakh Ha)

% of resource area under culture

Open Water System Rivers 1.64 - - Canals 0.80 - - Reservoirs 0.28 0.13 48.15 Estuarine 1.50 - - Enclosed water bodies Tanks & Ponds 2.88 2.61 90.62 Flood Plains 0.42 - - Beel & Baors 0.42 0.21 50.00 Sewage Fed Fisheries

0.04 0.04 100.00

Brackish Water Fisheries

0.60 0.59 98.33

Total 4.36 3.58 82.11

Water resource & Utilisation Status

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Fishery Resource & their Utilisation :Indigenous Fresh Water species : 190Indigenous Brackish Water species : 28Cultured species: 14Ornamental species : 140Food species : 174Sport species : 04Medicinal species : 06

Availability of species in different rivers of West Bengal :

Bhagirathi : 45, Damodar : 62, Ganga : 43, Hooghly : 73, Mahananda : 56, Matla : 41, Rupnarayan : 37, Saraswati : 37, Subarnarekha : 36, Tista : 118

Ways for Enhancement of Production:

A. Horizontal Expansion througha. Aquaculture in unutilized water bodiesb. Aquaculture in water bodies of Govt. and local bodiesc. Aquaculture in ponds of Templed. Aquaculture in multi ownership ponds

B. Vertical Expansion through intensification bya. Aeratorsb. Improvement of pond conditionc. Feed based aquacultured. Skill developmente. Fish culture in cage

C. Introduction of new species like Pabda (O. pabda, Vietnam Koi, Punti (P. sarana), Pangus (P. sutchi), Monosex tilapia, Galda, Silver pompano.

2.4 The second presentation of this session was on “Development of aquaculture through MGNREGS” by Mr. Sudipta Porel, Deputy Secretary, P & RD Deptt. Govt. of West Bengal. In this presentation, the convergent schemes of Fisheries Department with MGNREGS were elaborated.

Mainly four types of convergent schemes were discussed:-1) Excavation of ponds and expansion of pisciculture2) Excavation of rearing tanks for fingerling production3) Renovation of Landing Ghat of Beels4) Expansion of pisciculture in Jhora of Hilly areas

1) Excavation of ponds and expansion of piscicultureUnit Area :1 ha, MGNREGS contribution : Rs 482200.00 for excavation, Fisheries Deptt. Contribution : Rs 37500.00 for pisciculture. Total 100 such schemes are implemented in this financial year.

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District NREGA Contribution(Rs.) Fisheries Total

Contribution (Rs.)

Unit Amount

CoochBehar 6 2893200 225000 3118200

Jalpaiguri 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Darjeeling 3 1446600 112500 1559100

Uttar Dinajpur 6 2893200 225000 3118200

Dakshin Dinajpur 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Maldah 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Murshidabad 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Birbhum 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Nadia 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Burdwan 6 2893200 225000 3118200

North 24 Pgs 6 2893200 225000 3118200

South 24 Pgs 6 2893200 225000 3118200

Howrah 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Hooghly 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Purba Medinipur 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Paschim Medinipur 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Bankura 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Purulia 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Siliguri 2 964400 75000 1039400

Alipurduar 5 2411000 187500 2598500

Total 100 48220000 3750000 51970000

1) Excavation of rearing tanks for fingerling productionRs 207200.00 and Rs 69000.00 shall be contributed from MGNREGS and Fisheries Deptt. respectively for 10 ha of rearing tanks. Total 100 such schemes are implemented in this financial year.

District NREGA Fisheries Total

Unit Amount

CoochBehar 5 1036000 345000 1381000

Jalpaiguri 5 1036000 345000 1381000

Darjeeling 0 0 0 0

Uttar Dinajpur 6 1243200 414000 1657200

Dakshin Dinajpur 5 1036000 345000 1381000

Maldah 5 1036000 345000 1381000

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District NREGA Fisheries Total

Unit Amount

Murshidabad 5 1035000 345000 1380000

Birbhum 4 828800 276000 1104800

Nadia 9 1864800 621000 2485800

Burdwan 5 1036000 345000 1381000

North 24 Pgs 10 2072000 690000 2762000

South 24 Pgs 10 2072000 690000 2762000

Howrah 5 1036000 345000 1381000

Hooghly 9 1864800 621000 2485800

Purba Medinipur 5 1036000 345000 1381000

Paschim Medinipur 3 621600 207000 828600

Bankura 3 621600 207000 828600

Purulia 4 828800 276000 1104800

Siliguri 0 0 0 0

Alipurduar 2 414400 138000 552400

Total 100 20719000 6900000 27619000

1) Renovation of Landing Ghat of Beels

Rs 500000.00 and Rs 470000.00 shall be contributed from MGNREGS and Fisheries Deptt. respectively for pisciculture and landing ghat renovation in Beels. Total 10 such schemes are implemented in this financial year.

District NREGA Fisheries Total

Unit Amount

Cooch Behar 1 500000 470000 970000

Jalpaiguri 1 500000 470000 970000

Darjeeling 0 0 0 0

Uttar Dinajpur 0 0 0 0

Dakshin Dinajpur 1 500000 470000 970000

Maldah 1 500000 470000 970000

Murshidabad 0 0 0 0

Birbhum 1 500000 470000 970000

Nadia 1 500000 470000 970000

Burdwan 1 500000 470000 970000

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District NREGA Fisheries Total

Unit Amount

North 24 Pgs 1 500000 470000 970000

South 24 Pgs 0 0 0 0

Howrah 0 0 0 0

Hooghly 0 0 0 0

Purba Medinipur 1 500000 470000 970000

Paschim Medinipur 0 0 0 0

Bankura 0 0 0 0

Purulia 0 0 0 0

Siliguri 0 0 0 0

Alipurduar 1 500000 470000 970000

Total 10 5000000 4700000 9700000

1) Expansion of pisciculture in Jhora of Hilly areas

Rs 128794.00 and Rs 3612.00 shall be contributed from MGNREGS and Fisheries Deptt. respectively for Jhora Fisheries in 15 ft X 2 ft X 1 ft area. Total 50 such schemes are implemented in this financial year.

District NREGA Fisheries Total

Unit Amount

Darjeeling 50 6439700 1806000 8245700

During last decade, total 150 nos of ponds were excavated involving 8 crore and 4.5 lakh mandays were created at Ramsagar area of Bankura district from MGNREGS. At present Rs 1.40 crore is earned by the beneficiaries and total value of business is about 25 crore.

In the current financial year a target has been set up for re-excavation of 313 nos of ponds as convergent scheme of MGNREGS with Water Resource Deptt. In this the contribution of MGNREGS is Rs 8.57 lakh and Deptt. contribution is Rs 2.7 lakh

1 Purulia 2 4.08 5.89 9.97

2 Bankura 3 55.00 12.96 67.96

3 West Midnapore 10 28.15 85.65 113.8

Sl.No. Districts No. of unit

Deptt. Contribution (Rs. In Lakh)

MGNREGA Contribution (Rs. In Lakh)

Total (Rs. In Lakh)

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4 North 24Parganas 11 13.95 8.01 21.96

5 South 24Parganas 8 40.50 25.68 66.18

6 Birbhum 11 30.12 90.59 120.71

7 Burdwan 0.00

8 Darjeeling(GTA) 0.00

9 Jalpaiguri 3 1.36 11.35 12.71

10 Alipurduar 0.00

11 Coochbehar 56 173.70 1211.59 1385.29

12 Nadia 63 56.30 53.25 109.55

13 Howrah 10 75.63 22.88 98.51

14 PubaMidnapore 12 15.90 85.15 101.05

15 Murshidabad 28 27.96 3.49 31.45

16 Uttar Dinajpur 0

17 DakshinDinajpur 14 19.81 120.42 140.23

18 Malda 10 20.00 84.75 104.75

19 SMP 0.00

20 Hugli 72 19.23 111.64 130.87

Total 313 581.69 1933.30 2514.99

Sl.No. Districts No. of unit

Deptt. Contribution (Rs. In Lakh)

MGNREGA Contribution (Rs. In Lakh)

Total (Rs. In Lakh)

In MGNREGS, there is provision of construction of concrete bed for fish drying in coastal districts of West Bengal.

III. DISCUSSION:

Opening the discussions, Dr. Aninda Sundar Ghosh summarized the presentations. The participants raised the following issues for discussion -

1) If, the vannamei, one exotic shrimp species, is cultured in large scale, the existence of indigenous P. monodon (Bagda) may become in danger.

2) Whether the species Cobia (Rachycentron canadam) may be adopted for culture in West Bengal?

3) Whether the species PACU is culturable in brackish water?

4) Whether joint extension programme with CIBA and Fisheries Dept., Govt. of WB is possible?

5) Any type of brackish water farming needs to be registered under CAA and farms having more than 5 ha water spread area should have Effluent Treatment System (ETS) mandatorily. This criteria is very difficult to follow in large bheries in most part of N-24 Pgs & S-24 Pgs where culture practice is traditional with low stocking density and minimum or no supplementary feed. Therefore, how these bheries shall be registered under CAA?

6) Demonstration Centre in each block for technology transfer.

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7) There is no provision of “Aerators” in the ongoing Govt. scheme and therefore initiation needs to be taken for inclusion of this item in Govt. scheme for Farm Mechanisation like agriculture.

8) KCC in fisheries in not provided by the Bank Authority in most of the districts. Therefore thrust from Govt. side should be given for extension of KCC facilities for the aqua farmers also.

9) Electricity in subsidy rate and Crop Insurance like agriculture should be provided to the fish farmers and hatchery owners also as these are allied agriculture activities.

10) The depth of large water bodies like beels are decreasing due to siltation and water is being used for River Lift Irrigation (RLI) affecting fisheries.

11) Farmers from Nandakumar Block of E-Midnapore district informed that the rate they got for vannamei is about Rs 250-255/Kg from the middlemen whereas the production cost is about Rs 300-350/Kg. They expressed concern over the issue that the farmers of Khejuri-I, Khejuri-II, Ramnagar, Chandipur etc are unable to know the actual market price of shrimp.

12) Farmers from Nadia district informed that the production of Pangus is increasing but the producers are not getting right market price.

13) Is there is fund crisis from MGNREGS for excavation of ponds?

RECOMMENDATION:

The issues were addressed and discussed elaborately by the speakers and then the following measures were recommended -

i) The culture of P. monodon may be continued in large brackish water bheries in sustainable way through adoption of CAA guideline and a new approach “ORGANIC FARMING BRANDING” may be tried to attract foreign market. The West Bengal University of Animal and Fisheries Science (WBUAFS) have recently started such branding in some brackish water farms of N-24 Pgs district. The species L. vannamei is being cultured mainly in small brackish water ponds.

ii) Projects/Schemes for establishment of nursery for rearing of early Post larvae of shrimp may be taken.

iii) PCR testing facilities at strategic locations to ensure good quality shrimp seed

iv) Establishment of fish seed bank

v) Ensuring PCR tested shrimp seeds to the farmers to prevent disease out break.

vi) The species Cobia is marine species and its culture started in Coastal states of South India in cages but its culture in brackish water bheries in West Bengal is not possible.

vii) The species PACU is culturable in brackish water bheries.

viii) Joint extension programme with CIBA and the State Government may be arranged.

ix) The issue of CAA registration of large traditional bheries was discussed elaborately in presence of the Director of Fisheries, Govt. of West Bengal who also took part during this deliberation and it was decided that the agenda shall be informed to the CAA, Chennai for consideration.

x) Desiltation programme of silted beels/large water bodies may undertaken.

xi) Crop Insurance in Fisheries Sector like Agriculture

xii) Matsyajibi Credit Card (MCC) like KCC in Agriculture

xiii) Electricity Subsidy for the individual fish farmers and hatchery owners like Agriculture

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xiv) Engagement of “Matsyabandhu” in at least at potential Fisheries Panchayets with the provision of Soil and Water testing Kit

xv) Adoption of culture of diversified/new aquaculture species like GIFT Tilapia, Monosex tilapia, Pangus, Koi, Tangra, L. vannamei, Asian seabass, Mullets (Grey mullet, Tade mullet, Parsia), Crabs (Orange crab, Green crab), Ornamental fishes (Scat, Pearlspot, Puffer fish, Eels), milk fish.

xvi) The extension services to the farmers are exclusively from block level through FEO and/or FFA and the fisheries extension officer should be involved in fisheries development only.

xvii) Fishery should be at par facility like Agriculture and regulated market

xviii) Giving proper support (financial, technical, marketing, etc) in the moderate and large units of inland fisheries then the production can be achieved in many folds. Time bounding financial and micro financial support is very essential.

xix) Proper marketing, value addition, export etc are still very marginal in the state of West Bengal. Moderation in all fields of fisheries is essential and urgent too.

xx) State level farms, research institutes should be brought in a very good condition so that experimental trial for adoption of different package of practices can be exercised there and demonstrated.

IV : Vote of Thanks

The programme ended with vote of thanks rendered by Mr. Subodh Kr. Mondal, Assistant Director of Fisheries, FFRTC

V : List of participants

Registration

Experts and Panelist Participants

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Participants Delivering lecture

Director of Fisheries being welcomed

I. Seminar on “Management of Fishery Inputs & Scope for development of Marine Fisheries sector”

A seminar was organized on 19.12.2015 at 11-30 AM on “Management of Fishery Inputs & Scope for development of Marine Fisheries sector” at the Conference Hall no. 2 of ICAR-CIFE, Kolkata Centre, 32, G. N Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 091 on the occasion of BENGAL FISH FESTIVAL-2015. There was five Invited Speakers to delivered their speeches and interaction with farmer. About 85 participants of different categories like as Fish farmers, University students, researchers, marketing people, process sing units, co-operative society etc. were present in the seminar. The following points have been noted for future records.

1. Joint Director of Fisheries (ME & MS) delivered inaugural speech mentioning the relevance of holding such a seminar and interactive session with the progressive fish farmers of the state.

2. Dr. Sandip Mondal, D.D.F. informed about various aspects of marine fishery.

3. Dr. Hassan narrated about the favourable climatic condition of Bengal which is conducive to pisciculture. He covered topics like natural balancing factors of ecosystems, effect of sunlight, quality seed, synergistic effect of feed and manures, nutritional composition of organisms serving as food, different options available in selection of fish feed, feeding practices, preparation of formulated feed and some considerations, water stability of feed, processing of ingredients, nutrient content of IMC feed, application of feed, feeding rates and frequency, Bag feeding etc.

4. Arabinda Mondal (farmer) wanted to know how it will be understood whether fishes are

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consuming feed and which species are consuming feed and when it is happening.

5. Dr. Hassan replied that Tilapia, common carp are continuous feeders. Chinese carps feed in morning and evening. It should be noted that excess feed always gets decomposed and adulterates the water. Silver carp and grass carp should be liberated only in algae infested ponds. In case of filamentous algae being present in the ponds, tilapia may be liberated.

6. Dr. Gadadhar Dash highlighted on quality seed production and brood stock health management in aquaculture. Various fish diseases were covered in his speech. Laxmi Jana (former) requested Dr. Dash to hold a seminar on fish diseases in Purba Medinipur. He agreed to hold the same in consultation with the concerned A.D.F.

7. Dr. Subrata Basu discussed about unhygienic practices of drying of fish in West Bengal and use of toxic chemicals, formalin etc., which is highly carcinogenic. He advised to use salt instead for better drying. Potassium Sorbate (1 kg salt + 5 gm potassium sorbate)/ Sodium tripoly phosphate ( 1 kg salt + 3 gm Sodium tripoly phosphate) may be used for proper drying resulting in killing of 100% bacteria, increasing water holding capacity of dried fish, so that these become profitable (salt increases the weight of the product) and above chemicals prevent the dried fishes from completely being dried, or stiff. Moisture retention capacity may be increased to 35% from 15% so, weight of fish will increase and it will be tasty too.

8. Laxmi Jana requested the Govt. Officials to strictly enforce a ban on use of toxic chemicals while drying of Fish. Narayan Das of Kakdwip wanted to know the remedy of soiling of fishes while drying by the dropping and excreta of birds. Covering by nylon net was suggested.

9. Dr. Sandip Mondal cited the problem of proper certification about expiry of date of dried fish by any Authority. Dr. Subrata Basu assured of necessary assistance from CIFE in this regard.

10. Mir Momrej Ali and his C.E.O briefed about the prawn processing plant they are running at East Midnapur (Pichhaboni) and gave an audiovisual demonstration. Momrej Ali requested the Govt. to see that electricity is available for the fish farmers in Bengal with a subsidy, availability of Fish Producers licence is ensured without delay; proper insurance facility is available etc.

11. Avijit Kanjilal emphasized on requirement of professional manpower in fish processing plants. He briefed about marketing plan of Anmol Company.

12. Dr. Subrata Bose narrated about the growing importance of fish bi- products and various preparations like fish papad, fish pickle, fish kurkure etc. and requested Govt. assistance in building a trained man power to handle such profitable business.

The seminar ended with vote of thanks to the participants by Dr. Sandip Mondal.

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Day-3: Valedictory

View of Fest venue in the night HMIC and Pr Secretary

Joint Director, ICC and Joint Director, Fisheries Deptt coordinating the programme

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Best performance award for big size fish production For best FCS functioning

For quality fish seed production For best managed ornamental fish FCS

For successful women ornamental fishery entrepreneur Pr Secretary, U D Deptt visiting Fest

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HMIC & Pr Secretary giving valedictory speech

HMIC & Pr Secretary being felicitated

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Feluda famous Topse (Sidhartha Chatterjee)and Partner of Bhojohari Manna Food

Chain sharing his film experience

HIMC and others enjoying cultural program e

Main organizers of the Fest with HMIC Cultural programme

HMIC and Pr secretary with the Exhibitors and organizers: Photo Session

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