Hyderabad: The fisheries department has announced that fish seed stocking will be capped at 50% of the district’s usual requirements. Officials have been directed to identify water bodies with adequate water levels suitable for the stocking initiative.
In a recent directive, Dr.Priyanka Ala, Director of Fisheries, instructed district fisheries officers to collaborate with the irrigation department to assess water availability. A detailed report on water levels is to be submitted to the department’s head office by October 19.
The decision to limit fish seed stocking stems from the insufficient water levels in several reservoirs and ponds. Due to these challenging conditions, the department has scaled down this year’s stocking plan for the 2024-25 cycle to ensure sustainability.
