Minister for Agriculture Production, RDD & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Shri Javid Ahmad Dar, today visited Chanser Fish Farm in Kulgam and inaugurated the stocking of Brown Trout seed imported from Denmark. This is the first hatchery in Jammu and Kashmir where the Denmark breed of Brown Trout has been introduced. Fisheries form the backbone of Kashmir’s rural economy, providing livelihood to thousands of people across the region. The government is promoting the fisheries sector with better infrastructure, quality seed, and scientific management practices. The department has initiated creation of new fruit mandies (markets) to boost horticultural trade and strengthen the agri-economy of the Union Territory. He was accompanied by MLA Devsar, DDC Chairperson Mohammad Afzal, and Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, among other officers and officials of the Fisheries Department. The visit marked an important milestone in the development of the fisheries sector, aiming to enhance production and introduce international standards in fish breeding across Jammu and Kashmir.