Angling tourism, often associated with sport fishing, is emerging as an alternative source of income for Meghalaya’s fish farmers. Traditionally reliant on fish farming alone, many farmers in the Garo Hills have started organizing fishing competitions and leasing out their ponds to recreational anglers.
The event aims to equip fishermen and fish farmers with essential digital tools and knowledge to enhance productivity, ensure sustainable practices, and connect them with broader markets across the country.
The Garo Hills Regional Aqua Fest 2023 was organised by the Government of Meghalaya's Department of Fisheries on World Fisheries Day on Tuesday at the Police Parade Ground in Tura.
