MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES OF AQUACULTURE AND HARVESTING IN CONTEXT OF CARRYING CAPACITY OF FRESH WATER PONDS

Indias food production has increased considerably due to improved scientific technology and blue revolution. Indian’s on an average consume only 4.5 kg fish per person per annum. Th per capita food grains availability to population compared to other developed countries is appreciably low. Compared to other states. Bihar lias the increased demand for fish production. In order to improve their nutritional status, it is necessary to improve the availability of fish in substantial quantities. In view of management technique of aquaculture some steps are required to be taken like nursery ponds management, estimation of carrying capacity of fresh water ponds, manipulation of the species ratio and supplementary feeding of fish. The carrying capacity also depends on the conversion rate of fodder. richer feeds supporting larger fish crops. Above management techniques are very much required for fisheries in Bihar.