Abdul Ghani Kohli inspects Aquarium-Cum-Awareness centre at Bahu-Fort

5 Dariya News

Jammu 29-Aug-2017

Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries  Abdul Ghani Kohli today inspected the working of Aquarium-Cum-Awareness centre here at Bahu-Fort.The Minister took a keen interest in each and every unit of the aquarium and was satisfied with its functioning. The Minister instructed the officers to work with full zeal and dedication for maintenance of the Country’s biggest underground aquarium. He said  the centre generates good source of revenue for the State and act as a hub of knowledge for students and Scholars.The Director Fisheries   R.N. Pandita apprised the   Minister about the features of the state of the art Fish Aquarium which is spread over an area of more than 30 kanals.The main Aquarium is in the shape of tunnel which is about 600 feet long and house 24   Aqua-Caves. The aquarium has about 120 varieties of both marine and fresh water Fishes. Besides being main attraction for tourists visiting the state,  this centre creates awareness among the masses about the rich ornamental fish biodiversity and need to conserve the fish fauna for maintenance of ecological balance.The Director Fisheries also briefed the Minister about the initiatives being taken by the department for commissioning of phase-II of the aquarium.