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Kuttanad PackageKuttanad Package

GOVERNMENT OF KERALAGOVERNMENT OF KERALADEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

Main strategies for conservation of fish biodiversity in Kuttanad area are

1. Stock enhancement of indigenous species and release of hatchery reared seeds.

2. Rehabilitation of vital habitats by establishing sanctuaries

3. Development of viable breeding techniques for the indigenous species under controlled conditions .

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Etroplus Suratensis or Karimeen the largest indegenous cichlid in Kuttanad the fishery of which is on the decline

The species exposed to high fishing pressure and environmental alternations and is categorned as vulnerable

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Etroplus Suratensis is essentially a brackish water fish that has become naturally acclimatized to inland water

Although the fish breeds naturally in confined condition, production is most erratic

Lack of required quantities of fish seed, the most serious constraint for expansion of culture

This needs the establishment of a hatchery

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I. Establishment of Model Hatchery & Training Centre for Propogation & Farming

of Karimeen in Ayiramthengu Fish Farm

Objectives

Establishment of model hatchery and training centre for

seed production of Karimeen

Promote backyard seed production in coastal areas

Establishment of a feed mill for production low cost feed

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Ayiramthengu farm situated in Ward 2 in Alappad Village. Farm is bounded by Kayamkulam kayal at East, T.S canal at West

Total Area : 52.21 acreFarm Area : 36.29 acreMangrove Area : 16.06 acre

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Project components

1. Establishment of Model Fish hatchery and seed farm for breeding & farming

2. Captive breeding and mass production of seeds of pearl spot

3. Setting up of Model Fish Feed unit

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Activities

1. Establishment of brood stock mgt ponds . The existing ponds, have to be strengthened to utilise as brood stock mgt ponds.

2. Desiting and deepening of ponds3. Establishment of Karimeen hatchery,

construction of cement tanks4. Establishment of modern diagnostic

laboratory for water quality monitoring.5. Establishment of modern fish feed mill6. Establishment of training centre.

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Cost Estimate

Strengthening of ponds : Rs. 210 lakhsEstablishment of modern hatchery : Rs. 150 lakhsEstablishment of laboratory : Rs. 170 lakhsEstablishment of modern fish feed mill : Rs. 250 lakhsEstablishment of training centre & : Rs. 700 lakhs

guest houseStorage facility & electrification : Rs. 190 lakhsPurchase of equipments & machinery : Rs. 215 lakhsRecurring contingency : Rs. 560 lakhs

--------------------Total : Rs. 2445 lakhs

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Phasing

1st year 2nd year

3rd year Total

1 Strengthening of Ponds 70 70 70 215

2 Establishment of modern hatchery 50 50 50 150

3 Establishment of Laboratory 150 10 10 170

4 Establishment of Modern Fish feed mill 150 50 50 250

5 Establishment of training centre and guest house

450 150 100 700

6 Storage facility & Electrification 170 20 - 190

7 Equipments and Machinery 115 50 50 215

8 Recurring expense 260 150 150 560

Total 1410 550 480 2445

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II. Revival of Productivity of Pearl Spot & Giant Prawns on Life cycle Approach

Objective 1. To revive & enhance the endemic fishes

of pearl spot & giant prawn by setting up sanctuaries

2. Ranching of hatchery reared seeds of ‘scampi’

Strategy

Development of designated areas in Vembanad as protected sanctuaries by installation of artificial roof & nest **

Stocking of endemic fish species through ranching

10 Hac area will be enclosed by planting coconut and bamboo piles at close intervals.

Established by RARS, Kumarakom

In-situ conservation of E.suratensis in Vembanad lake

Coconut shell as substrates

Laterite blocks as reefs

. Restoration Ranching There has been increase in fishing pressure for

prawns. The revival of the fishing can be attributed by ranching of hatchery reared seeds.

A scientific method for nursing in enclosure cages prior to release, to open waters is suggested for better survival

Open water nurseries in Vembenad lake

PP shade net cage nurseries

Implementing Agency : Department of Fisheries

Technical Support : RARS, KumarakomTotal cost for 2 : Rs. 100 lakhs sanctuariesTotal cost for ranching : Rs. 100 lakhs

Cluster based cage culture of Pearl Spot in Kuttanad area

Strategy : Eco friendly farming of Karimeen in cages to utilise the carrying capacity of water bodies and argument fish production and generating income.

Advantage : Low Investment Mortality low Simple management technique

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Project Area : Suitable open water bodies in

Vembanad LakeBeneficiaries : Self help group residing

near the water areaTechnical support : RARS, Kumarakom

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Size of cage : 2 x 1 x1.5No. of cages : 1000Stocking density : 200/ m3

culture period : 6 monthsAnticipated production

per cycle : 8400 kg

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Cost Estimate Total Cost : Rs. 143.60 lakhs1st year : Rs. 43.02 lakhs2nd year : RS. 43.02 lakhs3rd year : Rs. 57.36 lakhs

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