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ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore in association with National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), celebrated “Nadi Utsav” at Seoraphully Nistarini Ganga Ghat on 22nd December. The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India has put forward ‘Nadi Utsav’ with major objective is to create awareness on river ecosystem among the different stake holders including the people living in and around Ganga river bank area. Another goal of the Nadi Utasv is to create awareness regarding river cleanliness, conservation of aquatic biodiversity and climate related factors associated with the river ecosystem. Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI in his addressed emphasized on the role of river festival in different major rivers of the world and highlighted the people’s participation for keeping the river health in good condition. Dr. Das also emphasized on rejuvenation of the Ganga river through ranching of indigenous fish species towards enhancing the indigenous germplasm conservation. Dr. Das advised local people to maintain river health as pristine to bring back the original indigenous fish population. Local municipality councilor Mr. Balaram Ghosh expressed his delightfulness towards ICAR-CIFRI's effort regarding river cleaning, ranching and awareness programme. Dr. Sandeep Behera, Biodiversity Consultant NMCG highlighted the importance of the River Festival and important activities carried out by the NMCG towards river health, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Behera also highlighted the present activities taken up by the NMCG towards the river cleanliness and biodiversity conservation through people’s participatory approach. Dr. Behera also sensitized on use of river resources sustainably and rejuvenation in proper way to maintain a proper balance between human and river. On this festiveal, ICAR-CIFRI carried out series of cultural programmes on river health management and ecosystem restoration including Road show, Local folk songs and Ganga Aarati at, Seoraphully Ghat on the bank of river Ganga. A total of more than 150 people representing local fishermen, public, and representatives from Wild life Institute of India (WII) were present. The programme was ended with vote of thanks proposed by Dr. A.K.Sahoo. The entire programme was carried out under the guidance of Dr. B.K. Das, and support received from NMCG team members, and ICAR-CIFRI staff under Swachh Bharat Mission and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav@75 celebration.
Updated on 27/12/2021
