Gonda: A total of 50,000 fish fingerlings were released into the Tedhi River at Patparganj Ghat in Nawabganj, Gonda, on Thursday under the Uttar Pradesh government’s state-funded River Ranching Programme for the financial year 2026-27.
The programme was held in the presence of Ramapati Shastri, MLA, who attended as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Nagar Palika chairperson Satendra Singh, Nishad Party district president Ramanand, Mahila Morcha president Renu and organisation president Rajkumar, along with officials and staff of the Fisheries Department.
Explaining the significance of the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer said the state government was implementing the River Ranching Programme to sustain fish populations in rivers and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Under the scheme, fish fingerlings are released into major rivers to help increase fish populations, conserve fisheries resources and preserve aquatic biodiversity.
The programme is also aimed at strengthening river-based fisheries and protecting natural aquatic wealth. The initiative is expected to support the conservation of fish resources and contribute to the long-term ecological health of the river system.
