Directorate of Fisheries, Government Of Assam

Directorate of Fisheries is the implementing organization under the Department of Fisheries, Government of Assam.

Mission of the Department is to promote, facilitate and secure the long-term development, conservation and utilization of fisheries resources based on responsible fishing practices and environmentally sound management programmes with focus on:

Sustainable utilization of the natural fish resources

Augmentation of fish production by aquaculture, exploration of new fishing grounds, promotion of low value fishes.

Enhancing fish production and productivity

Ensuring safe fishing

Increasing livelihood opportunities

Strengthening social security and welfare measures for fisher folk

Fish resource conservation and management

Facilitating improved post harvest practices and value addition with industrial and market linkages.