World Fisheries Day’ was celebrated on 21 st November, 2022 by Sripur Balagarh Anchal F.C.S. in co-operation with Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) at Milandwip Ghat, Hooghly. On this occasion, an awareness programme on Hilsa conservation was organized and attended by many more F.C.S.s such as Sripur Balagarh Anchal F.C.S., Sripur Balagarh Bhagirathi F.C.S., Rukeshpur F.C.S., Dumurdaha Takipara F.C.S., Dhakchara Gournai WUA. NEWS officials initiated the programme and discussed the importance of the day and Hilsa conservation. The BDO (Balagarh Block), FEO (Balagarh Block) and IDS, WBADMIP, Hooghly DPMU attended and inspired the community by sharing their views on conservation, less chemical-intensive aquaculture practices, livelihood security for fishermen and initiatives of the government to encourage these environmental-friendly and sustainable practices.
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