Papum Pare Tea Estate at Sonajuli in Arunachal Pradesh began World Fish Migration Day celebration on Saturday with children of the capital complex participating in activities to understand the importance of conserving the fish population.
Themed โConnecting fish, rivers and peopleโ, the two-day event commemorating World Fish Migration Day is being organized by the Arunachal chapter of the All India Game Fishing Association, in collaboration with the Mahseer Trust.
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The first day witnessed angling (catch and release) activities, a drawing competition, and a field visit to some of the fish ponds in the 40 sq km tea estate which houses 80 fish ponds and a fish hatchery unit besides a tea production unit.
Earlier, Fisheries Officer (HQ) Joram Rupa highlighted the importance of fish conservation for the ecology and for economic sustainability.
Interacting with the anglers, she said that angling is a โskill-based sportโ which requires wide knowledge about fish.
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She also said that anglers provide important data about fish population, their quality, etc โwhich is instrumental in tackling depleting fish populationโ.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khanduโs personal assistant, Dorjee Sona, who is also an avid angler, explained to the children the sport of angling and the right equipment used in the sport.
Highlighting on the idea behind organizing the event at fish ponds instead of rivers, All India Game Fishing Association (AIGFA) state representative Abu Tayeng said it is aimed at making it โmore participatoryโ for the children.