Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2015

SCOPE OF ORNAMENTAL FISHERIES IN MADHYA PRADESH

Mohammed Arif Ansari, Dr. J. Ravi Prasad, Dr. S. K. Gupta

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 Madhya Pradesh with its highly conducive climatic conditions provides scope for the development of ornamental fisheries. This sector assumes special significance due to its huge potential in providing employment to the people hailing especially from rural and semi urban sectors. Low production cost and higher returns with in a very short time, growing demand for fishes both from domestic and international market are the major attractions of this sector, when compared to any other sector. Study revealed that approximately 168 numbers of ornamental fish trade units (aquarium shops) are functioning in the state. Many exotic varieties of ornamental fishes are ed in captivity. The state is also having rich resources of indigenous ornamental fishes in various river systems and streams, which have the potential to earn income to the state. A survey revealed that 136 fish species of the state, out of which more than 58 fish species (42.65%) are considered as possible ornamentals such as Dwarf Gourami, Honey Gourami, Banded Gourami, Zipper Loach, Fighting Loach etc. are very valuable in the international market. MPEDA, NFDB, FFDA and NABARD are providing financial and technical assistance for the establishment of ornamental fish eeding/farming units. The ornamental fish trade is promoted by the State Government by organizing International Aqua Show, Meenakshi Matsya Mahotsav in 2012 and seminars (Fishermen Days) on annual basis ensuring participation of scientists, administrators, eeders, traders and entrepreneurs. A major derivative of this initiative is formation of NFDB assisted OF demonstration unit at Satna district by the Department of Fisheries (GoMP). Ten numbers of OFBUs (08 Large Scale and 02 Small Scale) are established by MPEDA schemes, which provide a unique platform for the investment and trade opportunities of the stake holders. In present study we are trying to focus on the scope and possibilities available within the state.

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Mohammed Arif Ansari, Dr. J. Ravi Prasad, Dr. S. K. Gupta / SCOPE OF ORNAMENTAL FISHERIES IN MADHYA PRADESH / International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 11 November 2015

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