State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Friday said the government is working to adopt more environmentally-friendly technologies in fisheries facilities across the country.

“Initiatives will be taken to implement eco-friendly technologies in other government fish farms across the country in phases,” he said, during his visit at a government fish seed production farm in Tangail.

The Minister also inaugurated a 20-kilowatt solar power system at the farm, according to a press release.

He said, “This solar-powered initiative will make the farm's electricity management more sustainable and cost-effective.”

“Expanding the use of renewable energy in government farms will not only reduce production costs but also ensure environmental protection,” he added.

During the visit, the State Minister gathered detailed information from the concerned officials regarding the farm's ponds, hatchery, and the activities related to fry production and conservation.

He also exchanged views on the current status of fish seed production, ways to enhance production capacity, and various aspects of utilizing modern technology.

The State Minister stressed that there is no alternative to producing high-quality fish seed to meet the country's growing demand for fish.

“The government is working tirelessly to boost fish production and further enrich the fisheries sector through the production of safe and high-quality fish seed,” he said.
He expressed hope that enhancing the capacity and modernizing government fish farms would inject new momentum into the country's fish production.

Later, he planted a sapling on the farm premises.

Dhaka Division Director of the Department of Fisheries Md Ahsan Hasib Khan, Project Director of the “Infrastructure Development for Enhancing Capacity and Fish Production of Existing Government Fish Farms” project Md Mashiur Rahman, Tangail District Fisheries Officer Mohammad Shahjahan Kabir, senior fisheries officials, project officials, representatives of the local administration and local dignitaries were present.