Ranchi, Jan. 17: The state fisheries department is looking at setting up hatcheries to increase seed production and net a bigger haul of fish.
The department will set up 40 fish seed hatcheries across the state to breed carp such as rohu, katla, mirgel as well as other Indian and exotic varieties under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. The department is also eyeing to generate 100 crore fish seeds or fertilised eggs and 320 crore fish spawns or released eggs.