Union Fisheries Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi Reviews Munsyari Trout Farming Initiatives
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, visited the Munsyari Coldwater Fisheries Cluster in Uttarakhand on October 18, 2026, to assess the development of coldwater aquaculture. During his visit, he engaged with local trout farmers at the Namjala Trout Farm and praised the role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable trout farming. Munsyari has become a significant center for rainbow trout culture due to its favorable environmental conditions, transitioning from subsistence farming to semi-commercial operations. The area has been recognized as a Cold Water Fisheries Cluster under the PMMSY initiative, highlighting its potential to enhance livelihoods and support sustainable fisheries in the region.
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