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Introduction:
East Khasi Hills District has a great potential for fisheries. The rich
natural condition of the area offers ample scope for the development of
fresh water fisheries on large scale basis. Indigenous species like
Chocolate Mashir, Garra, etc., can be cultivated at a large scale for
commercial production. Ornamental fisheries is having immense potential for
the area. It will not only contribute to bring an array of the area’s
indigenous fish fauna but also enable considerable commercialization
activities. Gaint Danios, Zebra Danious, Puntius Picto, etc. are some of
good examples for Ornamental fisheries. Moreover, experiments in many cases
have shown that the other common carps cultivated in this district are found
to be hardier than those coming from the plain areas.
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