Rangeen Machhli App:
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
- Rangeen Machhli App is designed to meet the growing needs of the ornamental fisheries sector, providing crucial knowledge resources for hobbyists, aquarium shop owners and fish farmers.
- It is developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
- It provides multilingual information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The app offers comprehensive details on care, breeding, and maintenance practices to both farmers and hobbyists.
- One of its key features is the “Find Aquarium Shops” tool, which allows users to locate nearby aquarium shops through a dynamic directory updated by shop owners, promoting local businesses and connecting users with reliable sources for ornamental fish and aquarium-related products.
- In addition, the app includes educational modules for both newcomers and professionals in the ornamental fish industry.
