Namsai, Jul 3: A three-day residential training program on Induced breeding and seed production of Carps was organised by the National Fisheries Development Board, North East Regional Centre in collaboration with Department of Fisheries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh from July 1-3.
The training brought together a diverse group of 25 participants from various parts of Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states. The sessions covered practical and theoretical aspects of induced fish breeding, seed production techniques, disease management, nutritional interventions, and the latest trends in freshwater aquaculture.
Attending the inaugural session, Namsai Deputy Commissioner C.R. Khampa addressed the participants on the importance of multi-species aquaculture as a means to boost the local economy and work towards making the district self-sufficient in fish production. He urged stakeholders to view aquaculture not just as a livelihood option but as a driver for rural economic transformation.
Dr. Keshab Sharma, DPO, Namsai spoke on the wide array of economic opportunities that scientific aquaculture can provide. He motivated participants to tap into the value chain—from hatchery to marketing—for sustainable growth.
Joram Rupa, Assistant Director of Fisheries, presented detailed insights into scientific methods of fish rearing, including water quality management, stocking density, and feed strategies, ensuring farmers are well-equipped with foundational knowledge.
On the second day, MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, attended the programme where he  emphasized the need to onboard new-age farmers into aquaculture and promote the adoption of modern technologies, such as induced breeding and advanced hatchery techniques. He also highlighted the untapped potential of prawn culture in the region and encouraged farmers to explore diversified practices for enhanced income generation.
Ashim Borah, Officer-in-Charge, NFDB-NERC, elaborated on the various government schemes and financial support available under NFDB initiatives. He shared how the Centre has been working to bring in grassroots-level improvements through training, extension, and technology dissemination. Bora also led technical sessions and discussed different aspects of pond construction and management and emphasised on the scientific fish culture to boost income of farmers. 
Chow Biman Pangyouk, FD Namsai, Lekhangconducted field demonstrations, hands-on breeding experiments, and seed production techniques, ensuring that participants gained real-world insights and skills. 
Exposure visits and netting sessions were also organized in the training by C.P. Wailong, FD-cum-I/C, Bordumsa Fish Farm.
Joynal Abedin, Consultant Grade-I (Technical), who conducted engaging demonstrations and lectures on scientific induced fish breeding techniques using synthetic hormone Wova-FH, disease management, and nutritional interventions in fish seed rearing. Participants also received hands-on training in hormone administration through intramuscular injections and observed live breeding demonstrations in government fish seed farm Jona – I (Lathao).
Adding a practical dimension to the program,  Leela Kanta Saikia, a well-known progressive fish farmer from Dibrugarh Assam, shared his real-life experiences in hatchery operations and large-scale seed production. His journey served as a motivating example of how small-scale efforts can scale up with knowledge, consistency, and innovation leading to a successful business venture. 
The closing session concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the valuable contributions of dignitaries, experts, resource persons and participants.
This initiative stands as a testament to NFDB-NERC’s commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing and technological advancement in the fisheries sector, empowering farmers across the North Eastern region.

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