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Agriculture
Jharkhand to Launch ‘Magur Villages’ to Preserve Desi Fish and Boost Farmers' Income
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 12:06 PM
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The Jharkhand government announced plans to establish ‘Magur Villages’ aimed at conserving the Desi fish species and enhancing the earnings of local fish farmers.
The state government has announced a new initiative to set up ‘Magur Villages’ across Jharkhand.
These villages will be dedicated fish farms focusing on the Desi fish species, a native variety that has seen declining numbers.
The programme is expected to conserve the species while providing fish farmers with better training, market linkages and higher income.
Implementation will involve selecting suitable districts, allocating land and resources, and rolling out the scheme over the coming years.
These villages will be dedicated fish farms focusing on the Desi fish species, a native variety that has seen declining numbers.
The programme is expected to conserve the species while providing fish farmers with better training, market linkages and higher income.
Implementation will involve selecting suitable districts, allocating land and resources, and rolling out the scheme over the coming years.