Kuttanad Package

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Kuttanad Package
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

3. 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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4. 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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5.  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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6. 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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7. 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 acre
Farm Area : 36.29 acre
Mangrove Area : 16.06 acre
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8. 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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9. 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 ponds
3. Establishment of Karimeen hatchery, construction of
cement tanks
4. Establishment of modern diagnostic laboratory for
water quality monitoring.
5. Establishment of modern fish feed mill
6. Establishment of training centre.
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10. Cost Estimate
Strengthening of ponds : Rs. 210 lakhs
Establishment of modern hatchery : Rs. 150 lakhs
Establishment of laboratory : Rs. 170 lakhs
Establishment of modern fish feed mill : Rs. 250 lakhs
Establishment of training centre & : Rs. 700 lakhs
guest house
Storage facility & electrification : Rs. 190 lakhs
Purchase of equipments & machinery : Rs. 215 lakhs
Recurring contingency : Rs. 560 lakhs
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Total : Rs. 2445 lakhs
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11. 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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12. 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’

13. 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.

14. Established by RARS, Kumarakom

15. In-situ conservation of E.suratensis in Vembanad lake

16. Coconut shell as substrates

17. Laterite blocks as reefs

19. . 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

20. Open water nurseries
in
Vembenad lake
PP shade net cage nurseries

21. Implementing Agency : Department of Fisheries
Technical Support : RARS, Kumarakom
Total cost for 2 : Rs. 100 lakhs
sanctuaries
Total cost for ranching : Rs. 100 lakhs

22. 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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23. Project Area : Suitable open water bodies in
Vembanad Lake
Beneficiaries : Self help group residing near the
water area
Technical support : RARS, Kumarakom
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24. Size of cage : 2 x 1 x1.5
No. of cages : 1000
Stocking density : 200/ m3
culture period : 6 months
Anticipated production
per cycle : 8400 kg
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25. Cost Estimate
Total Cost : Rs. 143.60 lakhs
1st year : Rs. 43.02 lakhs
2nd year : RS. 43.02 lakhs
3rd year : Rs. 57.36 lakhs
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