New Delhi: To address the growing demands of the ornamental fisheries sector, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has helped the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) develop the Rangeen Machhli mobile app, a PIB press release stated.
The new app offers a comprehensive guide to help both novice and professional fishers in the ornamental fish industry. The app has multilingual information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a broader audience. The user can easily find nearby aquarium shops by using the Find Aquarium Shops tool, which allows users to connect with local businesses.
The app also offers educational modules for both newcomers and professionals in the ornamental fish industry. The “Basic of Aquarium Care” module covers essential topics such as the types of aquariums, fish, water filtration, lighting, feeding, and day-to-day maintenance, while the “Ornamental Aquaculture” module focuses on breeding, rearing, and caring for different ornamental fish.
The launch of the new app was attended by George Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. During his address, Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted the importance of the ornamental fisheries sector, which he said is a growth area and a key contributor to the economy. The minister also emphasised the need to promote aquarium hobby activities in the country.
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