A “Handbook on Fishes of Assam”, a collaborative effort between the Assam State Wetland Authority and the Indo-German Bilateral Cooperation Project, NERAQ, was unveiled on World Rhino Day in Kaziranga, Assam on 22 September 2024 amid myriad events aimed at public awareness about rhino conservation and Assam’s biodiversity.
This handbook serves as an accessible reference guide for common fish species found in Assam’s rich freshwater habitats. It provides essential information, such as key identification features, distribution, and conservation status, all presented in a straightforward manner to ensure it is user-friendly for a wide audience. The target users include frontline workers, law enforcement agencies, and anyone interested in supporting local biodiversity efforts.
Atul Bora, Minister for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Govt. of Assam; Keshab Mahanta, Minister for Transport, Science Technology & Climate Change, Government of Assam & Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Member of Parliament, Kaziranga Lok Sabha Constituency presided over the central function as the Chief Guests.
This publication is intended to be a significant new resource with an objective of conserving and protecting fast-declining fish species of the State, which is vital to both the ecosystem and local livelihoods. Read more here Assam: Kaziranga observes World Rhino Day (nenow.in)
The handbook is now available for download on IKI Website here https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/iki-medien/publikation/a-handbook-on-fishes-of-assam-new670689d08afc4245310658/
Link to Further Materials
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Contact Person
Name: Usha Dewani das
Email: usha.das@giz.de
Position: Communication Advisor
Project: Protection and Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources in the North Eastern Himalayan Region of India (NERAQ)
Key Buzzwords
Northeast India, Assam, Aquatic ecosystems, fishes, freshwater, endangered species, river, wetland, stream
