Guwahati, Jan. 12 -- Approximately 86,286 kilograms of different indigenous fish for table purposes worth over Rs 2.58 crore were sold on day one of the Emoinu Fish Festival in Imphal, Manipur.

Officials said that in total Rs 2,58,85,800worth of fish was sold during the vent.

The fair was held as a part of the sacred festival of Ima Imoinu Iratpa and served as a one-stop destination for religious offerings.

Manipur Fisheries Minister Heikham Dingo Singh said that the fish production recorded in the festival was 86,286 kgs against the sale target of 80,000 Kgs.

Altogether, 130 stalls from eight districts were opened at the fair selling locally produced fish varieties.

The fish included Meitei Sareng (Wallago attu), Rohu, Common Carp, ...