4L River Prawn Seed Stocking Undertaken in Khindsi Lake Nagpur: Minister of State and Ramtek MLA Ashish Jaiswal recently initiated the stocking of nearly four lakh river prawn seeds in Khindsi Lake at Ramtek. The move marks a strategic shift from traditional fishery practices, focusing on high-value species to enhance productivity and fishermen’s incomes. The initiative aligns with the natural breeding and egg-laying cycle of river prawns, a phase that improves survival rates and supports sustainable propagation within the reservoir ecosystem. Fisheries officials emphasized that such scientifically timed interventions are crucial for long-term growth and resource management. Jaiswal highlighted the reliance of Vidarbha’s fisheries sector, particularly in Nagpur district, on Indian major carps like Rohu, Catla, and Mrigal, which account for 80-85% of total production. While these species remain vital for local consumption and affordability, overdependence has led to limitations in output and seasonal price volatility, affecting fishermen’s earnings. He noted that freshwater prawns, with market prices ranging between Rs400 and Rs800 per kilogram, offer a more stable and lucrative alternative. Assistant commissioner of fisheries, Shubham Komrewar, confirmed plans to expand similar prawn seed-stocking efforts to the Pench reservoir in the coming weeks. The project underscores efforts to diversify aquatic resources and mitigate the risks associated with over-reliance on a single species. By integrating high-value species into existing ecosystems, authorities aim to create a more resilient and profitable fisheries sector while ensuring environmental sustainability.#ramtek #pench_reservoir #ashish_jaiswal #khindsi_lake #shubham_komrewar
Water Panel Chief Pulls Up OCW Over Inflated Bills & Complaints A week after the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general body issued a 15-day ultimatum to Orange City Water (OCW) Pvt Ltd, Water Works Committee chairperson Divya Dhurde convened a review meeting to address persistent complaints about water supply, billing discrepancies, and poor water quality. During the meeting, Dhurde emphasized the urgency of resolving citizen grievances, directing OCW officials to prioritize complaints related to billing errors, faulty meters, and service disruptions. Corporators had previously raised concerns during the NMC general body meeting, expressing frustration over irregular water supply, inflated bills, and polluted water in several areas. Dhurde instructed OCW to treat all citizen complaints as immediate priorities and ensure swift resolution. She also mandated the submission of detailed status reports on complaints from different zones, alongside improved coordination with the water works department. Faulty meters and billing errors were highlighted as critical issues. Dhurde ordered OCW to rectify bills that showed a five-fold increase compared to previous levels where errors were identified and replace water meters that are over five years old or non-functional. She stressed that citizens should not bear the burden of technical faults or delays in repairs. The committee also reviewed the city’s water storage capacity, ruling out the possibility of a major crisis this summer. Dhurde noted that the NMC currently pumps approximately 735 million liters per day (MLD) from the Pench reservoir and Kanhan river but bills only around 521 MLD. Officials were directed to identify the gap and address leakages and losses in the distribution system.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #orange_city_water #divya_dhurde #vijay_zalke #pench_reservoir
