Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has recently launched the ‘Rangeen Machhli’ App.
About Rangeen Machhli App:
- Developed By: ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) with the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) support.
- Objective: Offers multilingual information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a diverse user base including hobbyists, aquarium shop owners, and fish farmers.
Key Features:
- Multilingual Information: Provides details on ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, enhancing the reach to different linguistic groups.
- Knowledge Resources: Offers guidance on fish care, breeding, and maintenance practices, suitable for both beginners and professionals in the ornamental fish industry.
- Aquarium Shop Locator: Includes a “Find Aquarium Shops” tool that allows users to locate nearby aquarium shops through a dynamic, owner-updated directory, promoting local businesses.
- Educational Modules: Covers essential topics such as types of aquariums, water filtration, lighting, feeding, and daily maintenance.
- Also focuses on breeding and rearing various ornamental fish species, assisting professionals in diversifying their aquaculture practices.
About Ornamental Fish Farming in India:
- Practice: Involves raising attractive and colorful fish species with diverse characteristics in a confined aquatic system.
- Indigenous Ornamental Fish Species: Includes Loaches, Eels, Barbs, Catfish, Goby, Clown Fish, among others.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Rangeen Machhli App?
The Rangeen Machhli App is developed by ICAR-CIFA to provide multilingual information on ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages.
Who developed the Rangeen Machhli App?
It was developed by ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
What is the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
PMMSY is a government scheme aimed at developing the fisheries sector in India, enhancing production, and promoting sustainable practices.