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Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal 4 July 2011 Edited by Suresh Kumar Wagle Neeta Pradhan Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal 1 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal March 2012 Edited by: Suresh Kumar Wagle Neeta Pradhan Organizer: Fisheries Research Division, Godawari Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) 2 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Published by: Fisheries Research Division, Godawari, Lalitpur, Nepal Copyright: 2011, Fisheries Research Division, Lalitpur, Nepal, Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) The materials in this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part or in any form for education, research and other non- profit uses with acknowledgement of the source. FRD, Godawari would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication which uses this document as a source. Citation: Wagle, S. K. and N. Pradhan (eds.), 2011. Proceedings of the consultative workshop on fish conservation in Nepal, Fisheries Research Division (FRD), Godawari, Lalitpur, Nepal. …… + …….. pp. ISBN: ……….. Available from: Fisheries Research Division PO Box 13342, Godawari, Lalitpur, Nepal Disclaimer: The views expressed in the following papers are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NARC or the organization it represent. 3 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Foreword The workshop on Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal was held on 4 July 2011 in Lalitpur, Nepal. It was organized by Fisheries Research Division, Godawari, Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC). The workshop was attended by over 50 scientists, planners, policy makers, private entrepreneurs from National Planning Commission, Fisheries Research Division, Fisheries Research Centers, Directorate of Fisheries Development, Fisheries Development Centers, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, JICA/Nepal and Freelancers. Recent works have shown nearly 229 fish species are found in freshwater systems of Nepal. In the region, characterized by rugged terrain and very low levels of human development, fisheries play an important role in providing food and income to the people. However, freshwater fishes along with its habitats have been encroached and threatened due to environmental, social and developmental activities. There are several social reasons causing inevitable depletion of fishes from lakes, ponds, wetlands and swamps. The objectives of the workshop was to share information, experiences and challenges in the native fish management, improve understanding of their importance in peoples’ livelihoods and assess their current level of exploitation, sustainable uses of the indigenous fishes. A total of five papers were presented in this workshop. Aquaculture development problems connected with indigenous food and game fishes, current status of indigenous fishes and their contribution in rural livelihoods, efforts on domestication and breeding of native fishes, factors for the depletion of native fishes and strategies for the conservation of fish in Nepal have been extensively reviewed in the proceedings. The Fisheries Research Division of Nepal Agricultural Research Council is proud of bringing out this publication. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the stakeholder organizations for their support in the organization of the workshop and publishing its proceedings. The efforts of all the support staff are also sincerely acknowledged. I believe that the proceedings will be useful to all those, who are involved in fisheries and aquaculture management in the country. Dr. Dil Bahadur Gurung Executive Director Nepal Agricultural Research Council 4 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Acknowledgement • National Planning Commision, Kathmandu • Directorate of Fisheries Development, DoA, Kathmandu • Nepal Fisheries Society, Kathmandu • Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences (IAAS), Rampur • Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University • Regional Agriculture Research Station, Tarahara • Regional Agriculture Research Station, Parawanipur • Fisheries Research Centre, Pokhara • Fisheries Research Centre, Trishuli • Kali Gandaki Fish Hatchery, Syanja 5 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal List of acronyms/synonyms 6 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal 04 July 2011 (20 Asar 2068) Venue: Fisheries Research Division, Godawari, Lalitpur Time Activities Presenter 08:30-09:00 Registration, Tea and Snacks Renu Aryal and Shiva Lal Adhikari Inaugural Session Convener: Jay Dev Bista, Chief, FRC Pokhara Time Activities Presenter 09:00 Gathering in the hall Convener 09:00-09:05 Placement of all the participants Chairperson: Mr. Dinesh Pariyar, Executive Director, NARC Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. Subodh Narayan Jha, Hon. Member, National Planning Commission 09:05-09:15 Welcome & Objective of Dr. Tek Bahadur Gurung, Director of Livestock & the workshop Fisheries Research, NARC 09:15-09:20 Inauguration by lightening Prof. Dr. Subodh Narayan Jha, Hon. Member, the lamp: Chief Guest National Planning Commission 09:20-09:25 Few words Prof. Dr. Jeevan Shrestha 09:25-09:30 Few words Mr. Kishore Kumar Upadhyaya, President, NEFISH 09:30-09:35 Few words Dr. Deep Bahadur Swar 09:40-09:50 Address by Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Subodh Narayan Jha Hon. Member, NPC 09:50-09:55 Vote of Thanks Mr. Suresh K. Wagle, Chied, FRD, Godawari 09:55-10:00 Chairperson Remarks Mr. Dinesh Pariyar, Executive Director NARC 7 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Technical Session: 1 Chair: Dr. Tek Bahadur Gurung, Director, Live & Fish Research, NARC Co-Chair: Mr. Ramananda Mishra, Chief, National Natural & Artificial Fisheries Development Program Rapporteur: Surendra Prasad & Dr. Arun P. Baidya Time Title Presentator 10:45-11:00 Threat Status of indigenous fish species Jeewan Shrestha 11:00-11:15 Review of acts, regulations and guidelines Kishor K. Upadhyaya related to aquatic resource and animal conservation 11:15-11:30 Contribution of indigenous fishes in livelihood Ramananda Mishra of fishers in Nepal 11:30-11:45 Impact of damming on the environment of flow Surya R. Guvajoo and persistence of native fishes 11:45-12:00 Potential impact of climate change in fisheries Anand Gautam and and adaptation measures Suresh K. Wagle 12:15-12:30 Past and present status of fresh water fish Bhagwat Prasad and Jay K. production from natural waters in Nepal: trend Mandal analysis and future prediction 12:30-12:45 Discussion 12:45-12:50 Chairpersons Remarks Poster Session with Lunch 12:50-14:00 Technical Session: 2 Chair: Prof. Dr. Surya Ratna Guvaju, Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuwan University Rapporteur: Mr. Asha Raymajhi & Agni Prasad Nepal 14:00-14:15 Native fish conservation in Nepal: challenges Tek B. Gurung and opportunities 14:15-14:30 Status of air breathing fishes of Nepal Madhav K. Shrestha 14:30-14:45 Diversity, inventory, and conservation of the Richard L. Mayden fishes of Nepal: strategies for a national effort of success with a rapidly changing planet 14:45-15:00 Indigenous Fishes of Nepal and the need of their Krishna Gopal Rajbanshi Conservation for their Sustainable Development 15:00-15:15 Discussion 15:15-15:25 Chairpersons Remarks Wrap up session Facilitator: Mr. Suresh K. Wagle and Jay D. Bista 15:25-16:30 Plennary exercise: Finalization of draft recommendation of the workshop 16:30-16:35 Mr. Rajendra KC, Director, DoFD, Balaju 16:35-16:40 Few words: …………… 16:40-16:45 Closing remarks: Dr. Deep Bahadur Swar 8 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Contents Forword - Executive Director, NARC Acknowledgement List of acronyms/synonyms Workshop program Introduction Native fish conservation in Nepal: challenges and opportunities : Tek B Gurung Threat status of indigenous fish species: Jiwan Shrestha Indigenous Fishes of Nepal and the need of their Conservation for their Sustainable Development: Krishna Gopal Rajbanshi Aquatic resource conservation and enhancement in Nepal: Kishor K. Upadhyaya Impact of damming on the environment of flow and persistence of native fishes: Surya Ratna Gubhaju Diversity of conventional and non-conventional fishing devices and their impact on fish conservation: Asha Rayamajhi, Neeta Pradhan Indigenous catfishes and their diversification for aquaculture: Dilip Kumar Jha Fish bio-diversity of Marshyangdi River and its feeder streams: Ram Bhajan Mandal and Dilip Kumar Jha Breeding performance of indigenous fishes for conservation of wild population: Arun P Baidya and Hare Ram Devkota Observations on the reproductive performance of captive stocks of asala (Schizothorax richardsoni): Suresh Kumar Wagle, Nand Kishore Roy, Asha Raymajhi, Tadashi Murata, Gopal Prasad Lamsal Reproduction and growth performance of Katle (Neolissocheilus hexagonolepsis McClelland ) in mid hill region: Sadhuram Basnet, Kamala Gharti and Gopal Prasad Lamsal 9 Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation in Nepal Reproductive and growth performance of Sahar (Tor putitora) and its implication in aquaculture: Jay D. Bista, Bharat K. Shrestha, , Agni P. Nepal, Surendra Prasad, Arun P. Baidya, Madhav
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