The wetlands of east Kolkata are the major zones where various Fishing activities are carried out effectively. Locally known as bheris, these Fishing zones are used for polyculture and waste water fisheries.
Proper financial support of Government of West Bengal has encouraged the Fisheries Department of the state to apply various developmental schemes. As per a recent statistical data, a major share of Fish production comes from the state of West Bengal.
In the recent past, Fisheries in West Bengal had progressed immensely. Some of the major attributes that were responsible for such progress include:
- Better variety of seeds for Fish cultivation
- Newer and more advanced Fish farming technologies
- Proper training facilities provided to the Fishermen
- Enhancement of safety measures and financial assistance to the rural Fishing industries
In order to improve and exceed the upper limit of Fish production, the West Bengal Government in the last few years has brought several significant plans. Due to the successful implementation of these projects Shankarpur, Freserganj and Barge Jetty in the suburbs of the state have become some of the most prosperous Fishing corners.
While advancement of pisciculture in the state has helped in generation of revenue, initiatives regarding more Fish cultivation ponds have widened the employment scope.
A vital part of the economy of the state, West Bengal Fisheries definitely represents such a sector, which has enormous growth possibilities.
