Rohendro Salam, a progressive fish farmer from Laphupat Tera village, has made significant strides in the breeding of sareng at his farm pond. Utilizing a blend of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) and scientific methods, Rohendro has successfully replicated induced breeding, marking a milestone in the field of sareng hatchery.
Rohendro’s achievements follow in the footsteps of other notable breeders such as Chungkham Kopeshwor Singh of Wangoi Makha Leikai, Laimujam Dinamani Singh of Tentha Mayai Leikai, and Ningthoujam Basanta Singh of Khordak Ichin. These pioneers have collectively contributed to the resurgence of sareng culture in Manipur, a movement that gained momentum after Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s announcement of an ambitious action program to revive Wallago attu in 2021.
In recognition of his contributions, Rohendro won the State Level Fish Fair in 2021, organized by the Department of Fisheries, Manipur, for producing the highest quantity of fish species. His accolades continued with the Haricharan Das Best Progressive Fish Farmer Award from the College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, Tripura, in 2022. Most recently, in 2023, he was honored with the ICAR-Farmer Innovative Award in Umiam, Meghalaya, for his outstanding efforts in reviving sareng in Manipur.
Rohendro Salam’s dedication and innovative approach have not only set a benchmark in the field but have also positioned him as a leading figure in Manipur’s fish farming community.
Source: The Sangai Express