Mangalore, March 19: Fish is healthy food. It has plenty of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) and rich in protein balanced with essential amino acids. Fish eating reduces heart attacks and heart diseases. It has been established by research, said Dr Shivananda Murthy, Former Director of Extension, KVAFSU and Professor, College of Fisheries, Mangalore.
He was addressing the participants after inaugurating the four days training programme on “Fish and freshwater prawn farming” at Bellare (Dr B R Ambedkar Bhavan), Sullia taluk on 16th March, 2011. Prof Murthy said, India stands second in farmed fish production in the world and there is lot of scope for taking up culture of Indian major carps, freshwater prawn , catfish, ornamental fish and other species. Unemployed youth, school drop outs and the like can make a livelihood by taking up ornamental fish breeding and rearing. Available ponds and tanks could be fruitfully used for farming fish. By taking up of fish production not only improve farm family income, but also ensure nutritional security of the family, since part of fish produced is consumed by the family and derive health benefits, Prof Shivananda Murthy said.
Madhava Gowda, President, Bellare Grama Panchayath, Seetha, Member of Grama Panchayath, Moideen Kunhi, Progressive Farmer, were present during the occasion. Dr Anjaneyappa, Head of Extension Education Center welcomed the guests and farmers. Dr E G Jayaraj, Professor, College of Fisheries, Mangalore participated as one of the resource persons. Mallesh, Asst Professor, Extension Education Center compeered the programme. A training manual was also released on the occasion. Forty farmers attended and benefited from the programme. In addition to lectures and practicals, visit to fish ponds was also scheduled in the training programme for the benefit of participants.
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