PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 12 -- In a bid to strengthen and expand fish farming in the district, the state fisheries department is promoting the use of aeration systems to make aquaculture more scientific and profitable. Officials said aeration technology has emerged as an effective tool for fish farmers, as it increases dissolved oxygen levels in ponds, leading to improved fish health, faster growth and higher production. By enhancing oxygen circulation, the system helps maximise yields and profitability.

District fisheries officer Vijay Prakash Shukla said the department is encouraging farmers to adopt modern technologies to boost both income and production capacity. Under the aeration system scheme for intensive fish farming, four-paddle wheel a...