85 crore fingerlings and 10 crore juvenile prawns to be released into Telangana’s water bodies

Quick Summary

• The Telangana government plans to release 84.62 crore fingerlings into 26,326 water bodies across all 33 districts in the state.
• Juvenile prawns numbering approximately 10 crore will also be released into 300 water bodies.
• Both initiatives are aimed at benefiting the Gangaputra and Mudiraj communities and will be implemented under a full (100%) grant.
• Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Vakiti Srihari announced the initiative during a press conference in Hyderabad on august 14, 2025.
• The procurement of fingerlings and juvenile prawns is scheduled between August 18 and August 30, wiht a total budget allocation of ₹93.62 crore for fingerlings and ₹28.60 crore for juveniles.

Indian Opinion analysis

This large-scale aquaculture initiative demonstrates Telangana’s dedication to supporting fishing communities like the Gangaputra and Mudiraj through targeted resource advancement projects funded entirely by grants. Such measures could enhance local livelihoods, fortify rural economies, and meet ecological needs in terms of replenishing fisheries resources in public water bodies.

the program may contribute positively to food security efforts while also offering employment opportunities within the state’s fisheries sector due to sustained fish production cycles after stock enhancement efforts conclude.

Any successful implementation would depend considerably on effective coordination across various administrative units while ensuring environmental sustainability through proper monitoring mechanisms.

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