Fisheries Development Activities in Salem District
Office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries
Mettur Dam
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ABOUT SALEM DISTRICT Population (as per census 2011) - 3016346 Total fisher folk population - 19673 Inland Fishing villages - 98 Fishermen co-op societies - 15 Fisherwomen co-op societies - 3 Total No. of Tanks (owned by PWD/RD etc.) - 541 Total water spread Area (in ha) - 26670 District fish production 2018-19 (in tons) - 10840
Salem district is endowed with rich water resources. Cauvery River caters to the water requirement of the district. Apart from Cauvery there are five non-perennial rivers flowing through the district namely Sarabanga, Vellar, Swetha, Vasistanathi, Thirumanimutharu rivers. The district has 3 reservoirs, 541 irrigation and rural tanks. RIVERS:
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RESERVOIRS: There are 3 reservoirs in the district having a total water spread area of 15638 ha. the reservoirs are Mettur Dam, Anaimaduv and Kariyakoil Reservoir. The Mettur dam is the largest reservoir in the state having a total water spread area of 15346 ha. The Department stocks 46 lakhs of fingerlings every year at Mettur Dam reservoir to enhance fish production. Two other reservoirs in the district come under the category of small reservoir. At present Anaimaduv reservoir is leased out to the public and Kariyakoil reservoir shared fishing is carried out. GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF FISH EXPLOITATION IN RESERVOIRS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Salem District Reservoir Exploitation (In Kg)
FISHERIES The office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Mettur Dam was established in the year 1964. The various sub-offices are located in Salem, Anaimaduvu, Namakkal, Jedarpalayam, Yercaud, Kullathur and Kariyakoil. The total water spread area of the district is 26670 ha. During the year 2017-18 and 2018-19 fish production was 10051 and 7667 tons respectively.
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FISH SEED PRODUCTION AND REARING CENTER DETAILS The following Fish Seed Production and Rearing Centers are located in Salem District. 1. Mettur Dam Government Fish Seed Production and Rearing Center 2. Anaimaduv Fish Seed Rearing Center. During the duration, 2018-19 early fry production achievement was 1850 lakhs. This was the highest production in the state of this year. GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF FISH SEED PRODUCTION (EARLY FRY) IN GOVERNMENT FARMS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Five Years Early fry Production of Government Fish Farm in Salem District (in tons)
2000
1500
1000
500
0 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION IN GOVERNMENT FARMS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Five Years Fingerlings Production of Government Fish Farm in Salem District (in tons) 140.00
120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 Mettur 40.00 Annai maduv Fingerlings LakhsFingerlings In 20.00 0.00 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Years
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FISHERIES SCHEMES IMPLEMENTED IN THE DISTRICT 1. To increase fishing efforts fishing implements such as coracles and fishing nets were given to the members of Fishermen Co-operative Societies at a 50 % subsidy. 2. Subsidies were given to the farmers to develop Multipurpose Farm Pond of the size 2500 m2. 3. Under the CSS- Blue Revolution 2016-17 schemes, 50% subsidies were given to farmers to create new fish culture ponds, renovation of existing fish ponds and purchase of feed and seed. 4. A Skill Development Training program conducted for farmers and fishermen of the district. 5. Stocking of 46 lakh fingerlings at Mettur Dam for maintaining the fishery potential of the major reservoir. 6. To promote the hygienic fish sale, a fish market has been constructed 7. Fishermen free Housing scheme. GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF FISH PRODUCTION IN SALEM DISTRICT FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Salem District Last Five Years Fish Production (in tons) 11000
10500
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9500
9000
8500 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-2019
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DISTRICT RESERVOIRS PROFILE
1. METTUR RESERVOIR Name of the Reservoir - Stanley Reservoir
Year of construction - 1934
Total water spread Area - 15346 ha
Water level (FRL) in feet - 120
Reservoir Lease Details - License Fishing
Fish Production (2017-18) Target - 1490 Tons
Achievement - 986.98 Tons
METTUR RESERVOIR
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2. ANAIMADUV RESERVOIR Name of the Reservoir - Aanaimaduvu
Year of construction - 1993
Total water spread Area - 106 ha
Water level (FRL) in feet - 67.25
Reservoir Lease Details - Under lease
Fish Production (2017-18) Target - 17.0 tons
Achievement - 15.18 tons
ANAIMADUVU DAM
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3. KARIYAKOIL RESERVOIR
Name of the Reservoir - Karyakoil
Year of construction - 1993
Total water spread Area - 76 ha
Water level (FRL) in feet - 52.5
Reservoir Lease Details - Department Fishing (since Jan’2019)
Fish Production (2017-18) Target - 13.0 tons
Achievement - 11.11 tons
KARIYAKOIL RESEVOIR
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METTUR DAM FISH FARM
ANAIMADUVU DAM FISH FARM
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