tailieunhanh - Fish farmers’ perceived constraints and suggestions towards the adoption of scientific fish farming of pengba (Osteobrama belangeri) in the valleys of Manipur, India

This study was undertaken at Bishnupur, Imphal West and Thoubal districts of Manipur to identify the constraints and suggestions as perceived by the fish farmers towards the adoption of scientific fish farming of Pengba. Data were obtained through pre tested and structured interview schedule from 80 respondents. Major constraint as perceived by most of the respondents was economic constraints with mean score . Major perceived suggestions were training programme and group discussion should be held more frequently and timely; fish farmers should be supplied with quality Pengba fish seeds by the concerned government institutions and more information regarding loans or subsidies should be provided to the fish farmers. | Fish farmers’ perceived constraints and suggestions towards the adoption of scientific fish farming of pengba (Osteobrama belangeri) in the valleys of Manipur, India