The State government will implement a project to expand fish farming, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said. Possibilities of starting fish farming will be considered in all water bodies. He was speaking after visiting the fisheries hatchery at Neyyar Dam on Tuesday. Steps are being taken to increase the production of fishlings. The capacity of all the hatcheries in the State will be increased for this purpose. Ornamental fish cultivation will also be expanded, the Minister said. The Minister was accompanied by C.K.Hareendran, MLA, and officials from the Fisheries Department.

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