Establishment of fish sanctuary

The Scheme major objective is Conservation of indigenous aquatic fauna through establishment of pocket fish Sanctuary. These Sanctuaries are to be located in natural environment, safe from human interference. It should already have a diverse stock of Fishes species viz Mahaseer, and other indigenous species and in certain case where stock have diminished, fresh stock of mahaseer and indigenous will be introduced. The site so selected should have facilities for the creation of water pool in flowing water with a minimum area of 0.1 Ha and 100 running meters and a minimum depth of 1.5 -2 meter during the dry season.