THE Department of Fisheries has announced plans to stock over 38 million fingerlings across Myanmar during the 2025-2026 financial year.

The fingerlings will be re­leased mainly into the country’s major rivers — the Ayeyawady, Thanlwin, Chindwin, and Sit­toung. In addition, stocking will take place in other rivers, streams, lakes, and natural ponds nationwide. The primary species to be introduced include rohu, catla, and mrigal carp.

This nationwide stocking ini­tiative is intended to promote the expansion of private fish farm­ing, helping to generate more employment opportunities and household income for local com­munities. It is also expected to contribute to the country’s for­eign income through increased fish production, thereby support­ing the national economy.

Alongside this initiative, the Department of Fisheries is also providing basic training in fish farming to local farmers and those interested in fish hatch­ery. — ASH/KNN