Fishermen casting nets on Chilika Lake at sunrise

Odisha Drafts Comprehensive Fisheries Policy for Chilika to Protect Fragile ecosystem

New framework to regulate fishing, curb illegal prawn farming, and promote sustainable livelihoods around Asia’s largest brackish lagoon Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive fisheries policy for Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, in a major step toward preserving its delicate ecosystem and securing the livelihoods of…

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Odisha to Set Up First Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip

Tripartite MoU signed to boost blue economy, support farmers, and reduce pressure on wild crab populations Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening Odisha’s blue economy and supporting local aquaculture farmers, the state government will soon set up its first mud crab hatchery in Paradip. The facility, aimed at reducing dependence on external sources and…

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