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Institute seeks Kerala Govt support to boost Pearl Spot production
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SME Times News Bureau | 11 Aug, 2020
The Chennai headquartered
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA) has sought
the support of the Kerala government to boost the aquaculture production
of one of the most sought after fish in the state -- Pearl Spot known
as Karimeen in local parlance.
Karimeen has always been much in
demand, especially among foreign tourists. The popular tourist
destination of Kumarakom is known for the availability of this fish in
the Vemband lake.
Kumarakom shot into prominence after then Prime Minister A B Vajpayee spent his Christmas holidays there two decades back.
At Kumarakom a kilogram of Karimeen costs Rs 600 and upwards.
Kerala
produces a meagre 2000 tonnes of Pearl Spot against a demand of 10,000
tonnes per annum through aquaculture, according to ICAR-CIBA.
K K
Vijayan, director of CIBA, while speaking at a fish farmers meeting
said it is high time that the state had a road map for the successful
utilisation of brackishwater resources towards the betterment of Pearl
Spot farming practices in Kerala.
"Even as the fish has a huge
demand and market value in the state, the Pearl Spot farming sector is
stagnating, unable to give the expected output. Data shows how far the
state is lagging behind the targeted aquaculture production of this
fish", said Vijayan.
"To increase the production, the sector
requires a solid network of farmers, government agencies and aquaculture
experts for ensuring the quality seeds and feeds which are essential
for the smooth functioning and growth of the farming practice, added
Vijayan.
"We are ready to provide all scientific and
technological support if the state government develops a road map to
improve the sector. Under CIBA's guidance, a Pearl Spot hatchery is
being run by a farmer in Alappuzha district and the institute provides
species-specific feeds and technical support to farmers in different
parts of the state. The model can be replicated across the state for
Pearl Spot farming", said Vijayan.
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