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Research Paper | Zoology | India | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

Aquaculture: Riverine Fisheries Development in Bihar

Dr. Arti Rani

Abstract: A large Bihar's population relies on agriculture and fishing for their livelihood. The fisheries sector plays a critical role in ensuring nutritional security and creating employments. The culture and consumption of fish therefore has important implications for national income and food security. Bihar's fisheries sector has witnessed significant growth and development in recent years. But even in the 1960s and 1970s, Bihar was the largest provider of Indian major carp seed to the entire nation from its riverine resources in order to supply the expanding freshwater aquaculture industry. Bihar's primary fishing resources are located in rivers, lake, reservoirs, ponds and tanks of various sizes that are dispersed all over the state. They provide tremendous opportunity for the growth of aquaculture, whereas seasonal ponds are ideal for raising seed fry, fingerlings, and yearlings. Read more about the universities in Bihar from and in this article in detail.

Keywords: Aquaculture, planktons, Physico - chemical, fisheries, River

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023,

Pages: 2225 - 2227