Conservation of Desi Mangur, the state fish of Jharkhand.
Manoj Singh, Ranchi. The state government has declared Desi Mangur as the state fish. Now efforts are being made by the Fisheries Department for its conservation and promotion.
The nutrient-rich native Mangur fish is on the verge of extinction. In such a situation, the state government has made plans to conserve it by declaring it as the state fish.
21 states and two union territories of the country, including neighboring Bihar, have already declared it as the state fish. Fisheries Director Amarendra Kumar said that Desi Mangur was found naturally in the state.
It was found in abundance in Palkot of Gumla in the state. But now due to increase in the use of chemical fertilizers in the fields and pollution in the ponds, their breeding is not taking place.
Apart from Gumla, desi Mangur was found in Simdega, Sahibganj and Latehar. Now a plan is being made to provide training to farmers for their breeding and rearing. A hatchery is also to be built.
There was discussion on five fishes, Desi Mangur won
National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow had sent a letter to the state government to declare it as the state fish. It was said in it that many states have declared their state fish. In such a situation, the government should also do the same.
After this, a committee of the Fisheries Department was formed, which discussed Katla, Bata Rohu, Gancha, Getu and Desi Mangur. Considering the nutritional value of desi Mangur and its demand in the market, it was recommended to declare it as the state fish.
Then the cabinet declared it the state fish in November. Desi Mangur contains 35 percent protein and very little fat and a good amount of iron and other minerals.
The Omega-3 fatty acids present in it are beneficial for cancer prevention and heart health. It is very beneficial in removing anemia (blood deficiency) and for the elderly.
20 thousand species of fish in the country
There are about 20 thousand species of fish in the country, out of which 250 species are bred and produced as seeds. Apart from colorful fish, there are also edible fish in it.
Desi Mangur is found naturally in the Dobha and paddy fields of the state, where breeding is also done. There are about one lakh eggs in one fish.
Naturally, 75 percent of the children have a chance of survival, but in artificial breeding, this rate reduces to 35 to 45 percent.
The cultivation of Thai Mangur, which resembles it, is banned. The main reason for this is that he is more of a non-vegetarian. This fish can eat anything.
Study on biodiversity of fishes of Jharkhand
A team from National Bureau of Fisheries Genetic Resources, Lucknow visited Jharkhand from 16 to 27 January and conducted a study of naturally available fishes with the aim of creating a data bank and preserving their germ plasma.
The team was led by Dr. Diamond Rajkumar Tenali and Shubhra Singh. The main objective of this work was to study the locally found fishes, examine them genetically and ensure the availability of fishes.
In the preliminary investigation, this team visited the upper and lower areas of Panchghagh Falls of Ranchi district, Dasham Falls, Jonha Falls, Hundru Falls of Khunti district and sampling of fishes was done in their natural habitat.
Among these, mainly Loach (Ganchi), Tengra, Gara, Danio, Gylyptothorax, Barellius, Rasavora, Mangur, Amlyceps, small prawns and some crabs were found.
In the coming time, samples will be collected through survey three times a year in different seasons and their genetic testing will be done so that the data of biodiversity of fishes in Jharkhand can be available.
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