The lack of broodstock of Chinese and Indian major carps was the main constraint as already mentioned. In order to implement his assignment, the aquaculturist asked the National Project Manager to bring mature broodstock from Nepal. Due to the extremely hot temperatures and to the poor organization, the transportation was a failure. (Unfortunately the road to Nepal crosses the northeastern restricted area of India, thus the aquaculturist could not personally accompany the transport.)
Although pond F1 was constructed during the first phase of the development programme, in which a pigsty was also planned, this has not yet been built. In the author's opinion, after the Tripartite Review Meeting facilities for fish-cum-pig culture could have been constructed (even if there were budgetary problems), but the National Project Manager had not shown much interest.
There was no possibility for fish-cum-duck culture, because the ponds necessary for such a scheme have not yet been built. Moreover, there is a lack of suitable species of ducks even for half-intensive culture.
By decision of the Tripartite Review Meeting the construction of the fish ponds, their accessories and houses for the staff should have proceeded, but at the beginning of June, the budget was blocked by the Government.
The National Project Manager is the leader of two other projects. He lives in another town (Sarbhang), and especially in the rainy season, when there is the peak workload at the Centre, travelling becomes problematic. Because of these difficulties, he has limited opportunity for regular supervision and every-day support of the Centre's operations.
