FI:UTF/IND/151/IND
Field Document 1
March 1985
INDIA
INLAND FISHERIES PROJECT IN INDIA REPORT OF HATCHERY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/WORLD BANK INLAND FISHERY PROJECT
TABLE OF CONTENTS


A report prepared for the
Fish Hatchery Consultants Project
(UTF/IND/151/IND)

Based on the work of
Z.J. Okoniewski
Hatchery Management Specialist


The consultant appreciates the hospitality and kind help of all those who assisted in the implementation of the mission, most of whom are listed in Appendix 3 of this report.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1985


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. TERMS OF REFERENCE

3. GENERAL FISH SEED PRODUCTION PROGRAMME AT THE FSDC

4. VISITS TO THE PROJECT STATES

4.1 Madhya Pradesh

4.1.1 Demar hatchery
4.1.2 Salud hatchery
4.1.3 Suggestions
4.1.4 Activities undertaken
4.1.5 Conclusions

4.2 Orissa State

4.2.1 Activities undertaken
4.2.2 Conclusions

4.3 West Bengal State

4.3.1 Activities undertaken
4.3.2 Conclusions

4.4 Bihar State

4.4.1 Problems
4.4.2 Activities undertaken
4.4.3 Conclusions

4.5 Uttar Pradesh State

4.5.1 Gomtinagar hatchery
4.5.2 Soraon Pati hatchery
4.5.3 Reported activities
4.5.4 Conclusions

5. RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Holding the breeders at the indoor hatchery
5.2 Collecting of eggs and milt
5.3 Incubation
5.4 Hatchlings

6. GENERAL REMARKS

7. SUMMARY

Appendix 1. Situation in hatcheries visited
Appendix 2. Itinerary
Appendix 3. Persons met

LIST OF FIGURES

1. Relation between water temperature and stripping time shown in degree-hours
2. Sketch of turn-down pipe installation
3. Standpipe drainage system made from PVC pipes